JUVENILE COURT

ELEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

IN AND FOR MIAMI‑DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA

**DEPENDENCY DRUG COURT (DDC)**

**TABLE OF CONTENTS**

**Topic** **Page**

Staff and Consultants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 ‑
7

> Program Administrators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
>
> DDC Specialists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
>
> DCF Protective Service Workers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . 6
>
> Psychological Evaluations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
>
> University of Miami Consultants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
>
> Program Consultants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
>
> Program Evaluation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Dependency Drug Court . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 ‑ 9

> Community Need . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
>
> Family Treatment Court Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
>
> Program Development and Implementation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
>
> Goal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 -
> 9
>
> Partnership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
>
> Program Evaluation . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 9

Organization of Dependency Drug Court . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 ‑ 12

> Roles of Key Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
>
> Judicial Role . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
>
> Attorneys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
>
> Dependency Drug Court Specialists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
>
> Department of Children and Families . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
>
> Community Substance Abuse Treatment Providers . . . . . . . . . . . .
> . . . . . . . . . . 10 - 11
>
> University of Miami, Linda Ray Intervention Center . . . . . . . . . .
> . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
>
> University of Miami, School of Nursing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
>
> University of Miami, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
> . . . . . . 11
>
> Children\'s Home Society, Project Safe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
>
> Victim Services Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Program Referrals and Intake Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 ‑ 17

> Eligibility and Judicial Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
>
> DDC Orders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
>
> DDC Screening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 - 14
>
> Psychological Screening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
>
> Treatment and Recovery Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 ‑ 15
>
> Substance Abuse Treatment Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
>
> Mental Health Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
>
> Health/Medical Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
>
> Parenting, Family, and Children\'s Services . . . . . . . . . . . . .
> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
>
> Other Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
>
> DDC and DCF Case Plans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
>
> Court Review Hearing Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
>
> Schedule for Inpatient Commencement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
>
> Schedule for Outpatient Commencement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
> . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
>
> Dependency Drug Court Session . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 - 17

Reporting to Dependency Drug Court . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Phasing Goals, Expectations, and Advancement Criteria . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . 18 ‑ 19

> Phase I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
>
> Phase II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
>
> Phase III . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
>
> Phase IV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
>
> Self Reliance Phase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 - 22

Compliance and Consequences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

> Range of Rewards and Sanctions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
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> Sanctions Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 ‑ 22

Treatment Providers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

> Information Exchange Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
>
> Inpatient Program Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
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> Outpatient Program Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

**Appendices** **Page**

Appendix A, Orders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

> Ages and Stages, Strengthening Families, Nurturing Families Order to
> Participate . . . 26
>
> Project Safe Order to Participate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
>
> DCF Order . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
>
> Agreement to Participate in DDC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 ‑ 31
>
> Acknowledgment of DDC Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
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> Order to Participate in DDC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 ‑ 34
>
> Declaration Re: Contempt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 ‑ 36
>
> Order to Show Cause Re: Contempt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
>
> Judgement of Contempt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 ‑ 40

Appendix B, DDC Screening and Assessment Package . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

> DDC Screening and Assessment Coversheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
>
> Authorization for Release and Disclosure of Confidential Information .
> . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
>
> File Information Sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 ‑ 45
>
> Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview (MINI; Sheenan and
> Lecrubier, 1994) . . . Omitted
>
> Addiction Severity Index Female Version (Friedman and Brown) . . . . .
> . . . . . . . . . . . . . Omitted
>
> ASAM Patient Placement Criteria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . Omitted

Appendix C, DDC Forms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

> Judicial Eligibility Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
>
> Memorandum of Understanding and Linkage Agreement. . . . . . . . . . .
> . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 ‑ 49
>
> Addendum to Children and Families Case Plan (CFCP) Substance Abuse
> Section . . . 50 ‑ 52
>
> DDC Progress Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
>
> Monthly Progress Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 ‑ 55
>
> Weekly Progress Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
>
> Status of Court Appearance Sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
>
> Phasing and Sanctions File Sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
>
> Proof of NA/AA Attendance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Appendix D, Referral Forms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

> Ages and Stages Referral Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
>
> Nurturing Families and Strengthening Families Referral Form . . . . .
> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
>
> DDC Health Clinic Referral Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
>
> Project Safe Referral Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

**STAFF and CONSULTANTS**

**Program Administrators**

The Honorable Judge Jeri B. Cohen

Circuit Court Judge

Juvenile Court ‑ Court Room 2‑8

3300 NW 27 Avenue, Chambers 205

Miami, FL 33142

Office: (305) 638‑6879

Fax: (305) 638‑6354

Paul Indelicato, Director Juvenile Court Operations Sharon Abrams, AOC
Chief Information Officer

Administrative Office of the Courts Administrative Office of the Courts

Juvenile Justice Center Lawson E. Thomas Courthouse Center

3300 NW 27 Avenue 175 NW 1 Avenue, 18th Floor

Miami, FL 33142 Miami, FL 33128

Office: (305) 638‑6102 Office: (305) 349‑5630

Fax: (305) 638‑6042 Fax: (305) 349‑5602

**DDC Specialists**

Eliette Duarte M.S., Program Coordinator Gilmo Larkin, M.S., DDC
Specialist

Juvenile Justice Center Village Twin Lakes Outpatient Center

2700 NW 36 Street, Suite 2‑1 9400 NW 12 Avenue

Miami, FL 33142 Miami, FL 33150

Office: (305) 638‑5691, 5692, 5693 Office: (305) 696‑0738 Ext. 215

Pager: (305) 277‑0270 Pager: (888) 950‑5009

Fax: (305) 638‑5695 Fax: (305) 696‑2807

Maria Arana, B.A., DDC Specialist Marilyn Massey, M.S., DDC Specialist

Juvenile Justice Center Village Twin Lakes Outpatient Center

2700 NW 36 Street, Suite 2‑1 9400 NW 12 Avenue

Miami, FL 33142 Miami, FL 33150

Office: (305) 638‑5691, 5692, 5693 Office: (305) 696‑0738, Ext. 215

Pager: (305) 277‑0255 Pager: (305) 209‑7546

Fax: (305) 638‑5695 Fax: (305) 696‑2807

Diana Diaz, M.S., R.A.S., DDC Specialist

Juvenile Justice Center

2700 NW 36 Street, Suite 2‑1

Miami, FL 33142

Office: (305) 638‑5691, 5692, 5693

Pager: (305) 277‑0266

Fax: (305) 638‑5695

**(DCF) Protective Services Workers**

Brenda Boston Cheryl Waterman, M.S.W.

FL Department of Children and Families FL Department of Children and
Families

100 Opa Locka Boulevard 100 Opa Locka Boulevard

Opa Locka, FL Opa Locka, FL

Office: (305) 769‑6378 Office: (305) 769‑6373

Pager (305) 855‑2934 Pager: (305) 855‑2774

Cell: (305) 335‑0469 Cell: (305) 331‑0316

Julia Arindell, DDC Casemanager

Village Twin Lakes Outpatient Center

9400 NW 12 Avenue

Miami, FL 33150

Phone: (305) 696‑0738 Ext. 214

Pager: (305) 770‑9171

Cell: (786) 457‑7320

**Psychological Evaluations**

Tracey Ziegler, Psy.D.

Chief Psychologist, Court Evaluation Unit

2700 NW 36 Street, Suite 2‑6

Miami, FL 33142

Office: (305) 638‑6774 Ext. 230

Fax: (305) 638‑6009

**University of Miami Consultants**

Dr. Lynne Katz, Ed.D., Program Administrator Elaine Kauschinger, M.S.,
ARNP, CS

Linda Ray Intervention Center Linda Ray Intervention Center

750 NW 15 Street 750 NW 15 Street

Miami, FL 33136 Miami, FL 33136

Office: (305) 325‑1818 Ext. 307 Office: (305) 325‑1818 Ext. 312

Pager: (305) 750‑2298 Pager: (305) 939‑0487

Fax: 305 325‑1151 Fax: (305) 325‑1151

Gayle Dakoff, Ph.D. Tanya J. Quille, Ph.D.

Research Assistant Professor Senior Clinical Supervisor

Center for Treatment and Research on Center for Treatment and Research
on

Adolescent Drug Abuse Adolescent Drug Abuse

Dept. of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Dept. of Psychiatry and
Behavioral Sciences

P.O. Box 019132 P.O. Box 019132

Miami, FL 33101 Miami, FL 33101

Phone: (305) 243‑6434 Phone: (305) 243‑6434

Fax: (305) 243‑3651 Pager: (305) 750‑0998

Fax: (305) 243‑3651

**Program Consultant**

Dr. Janet Grossman

Assistant Professor

Rutgers College of Nursing

180 University Avenue

Newark, NJ 07102

Phone: (973) 353‑5326 ext. 555

Fax: (973) 353‑1881

**Program Evaluation**

Marjorie Montaque, Ph.D.

Anne Hocutt, Ph.D.

Fionel Foneca, M.S.W.

Educational Concepts

2431 Swanson Avenue

Coconut Grove, FL 33133

Office: (305) 854‑4822

Fax: (305) 285‑3438

**DEPENDENCY DRUG COURT**

**Community Need**

A contributing factor in 80% of dependency cases is alcohol and drug use
by one or both of the children\'s parents. The delay in the completion
of cases within the federal and state statutory guidelines for

expedient placement and reasonable efforts may be due to several
factors. The factors may include: 1) the lack of availability of alcohol
and drug treatment services, or 2) the poor participation of the
substance abusing parent(s) in the recovery program often due to the
inability of the treatment program to engage them to treatment. Family
treatment courts are one approach to addressing these problems.

**Family Treatment Court Model**

Some key components of family treatment courts include: early
identification and placement of eligible participants in the drug court
program; identification of risk factors for negative outcomes; access to
a continuum of alcohol, drug, and related treatment and rehabilitation
services; monitoring of abstinence by frequent alcohol and other drug
testing; a coordinated strategy to govern drug court responses to
participants\' compliance; ongoing judicial interaction with each
participant; monitoring and evaluation to measure the program outcome
and effectiveness; continuing interdisciplinary education to promote
effective planning, implementation and operations; and forging
partnerships among drug courts, public agencies, and community‑based
organizations in order to generate local support and enhance drug court
program effectiveness (Office of Justice Program, OJP, 1998).

**Program Development and Implementation**

The Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) of the Eleventh Judicial
Circuit, Juvenile Division, implemented the Dependency Drug Court (DDC)
Demonstration Project in March 1999. Participant\'s eligibility is based
upon their need for substance abuse treatment and their involvement in
dependency cases. DDC provides substance abuse screening and assessment
and referrals to treatment with focus on issues related to mental
health, trauma (e.g. sexual abuse and domestic violence), parenting, and
family dynamics. The length of the program is one year commencing with
the parent\'s agreement to participate. This project closely monitors
progress and compliance with the Department of Children and Families
(DCF) Case Plan including the specialized plan for substance abuse
intervention. Participants also receive therapeutic intervention,
intensive case‑management, and wraparound services.DDC utilizes a
behavioral management system of rewards for compliance and sanctions for
non‑compliance. Cases will be followed until completion within statutory
guidelines.

The DDC project is funded through the Office of the State Courts
Administrator. DDC is directed by the Honorable Judge Jeri B. Cohen and
conducted and monitored in the Judge\'s courtroom. Initial planning was
conducted by the Planning Committee which consisted of: Judge Cohen,
Sharon Abrams, Mary Larrea, M.S., Tracey Ziegler, Psy.D., Lynne Katz,
Ph.D., members of the AOC, and representatives of DCF, community
substance abuse treatment providers, and community mental health
treatment providers.

**Goal**

The goal of DDC is to provide a mechanism to help primary custodians
live a drug‑free life and assume the full responsibilities of
parenthood. This program provides early intervention and immediate and
concerted treatment to the parent(s) who abuse substances and willingly
commit(s) to the DDC. DDC encourages the substance abusing parent(s) to
fully cooperate with the program because of the heightened supervision
of the Court and therapeutic intervention by DDC staff, coupled with the
cooperation of the treatment service providers and peer support systems.
If parents choose to participate in the DDC program and take full
advantage of the additional assistance, their experiences can act as a
spring board to permanent life changes, especially where alcohol and
drug usage is concerned. DDC is designed to increase compliance with
court‑ordered substance abuse treatment, and reunify families in the
court\'s dependency jurisdiction within statutory time frames.

**Partnership**

DDC is a partnership among key players in the dependency process: the
Judge, DCF caseworkers, attorneys, treatment providers, and DDC
Specialists. DCF has agreed to provide the project with three dedicated
caseworkers who will be trained in substance abuse. In an effort to
reunify the family within the 12 month period mandated by Chapter 39,
all of these court agents will cooperate in providing maximum support to
the parents in order to assist them in gaining control of their alcohol
and/or drug use problems. DCF will remain responsible for overall case
management, in collaboration with the DDC Specialists.

**Program Evaluation**

There have been significant issues in outcome evaluation of new and
evolving family treatment courts at multiple sites. These issues include
but are not limited to: the changing nature of various treatment
programs, different models of implementation, limited resources to
conduct evaluations, and the lack of longitudinal data on children of
substance abusing families. Recently the Family Drug Court Initiative
(FDCI) located at the George Washington University Medical Center
received funding to conduct multi‑site evaluation of family treatment
courts. The FDCI evaluation seeks to determine whether the intensive
supervision and treatment interventions of drug dependency courts reduce
substance abuse, improve parental functioning, support family
reunification, and reduce time to permanent placement of the children
compared to the \"standard\" court operations at a comparison court.

This Initiative is funded by the Department of Substance Abuse and
Mental Health Services (SAMHSA) and the Center for Substance Abuse
Treatment (CSAT). Mary Haack, Ph.D., is the Principal Investigator. The
Miami DDC Project has been named one of three national pilot sites,
along with family treatment courts in New York City and Kansas City. DDC
will partner with Marjorie Montague, Ph.D. and Anne Hocutt, Ph.D. to
conduct the program evaluation in collaboration with the George
Washington Research Team. The evaluation will include the analysis of
outcomes and process evaluation using data collected in client and staff
interviews and information from treatment providers.

**ORGANIZATION OF DEPENDENCY DRUG COURT**

**Roles of Key Players**

**Judicial Role**

The DDC Judge seeks to establish a rehabilitative relationship with the
parent through interactions during court appearances. The Judge
supervises and reinforces treatment by reviewing reports from DDC
Specialists and DCF counselors and discussing treatment obstacles with
the parent(s) during the frequent court appearances. Both positive and
negative incentives (i.e. rewards and sanctions) are used to encourage
compliance. The judge assumes the role of both task master and
cheerleader. In this setting, the Judge is able to reward successes, and
provide additional motivation. Conversely, the Judge can sanction
noncompliance, thereby discouraging failure.

**Attorneys**

The role of the parents\' attorneys in DDC is important to the success
of the program. Once a parent has agreed to participate in DDC, the
attorney should become a genuine advocate of and support to the DDC
goals. Attorneys should encourage the parent to continue to cooperate in
the court and in treatment, but support sanctions when warranted and
necessary. This does not mean that attorneys should not zealously
represent their clients. When possible Family Reunification attorneys
and other defense attorneys should cooperate to work effectively with
DDC. The parent\'s attorney is to receive copies of all DDC progress
reports concerning their clients.

**Dependency Drug Court Specialists**

DDC specialists are a major factor in the success of the DDC effort. DDC
currently employs four specialists. They provide the critical link
between the parent, the treatment provider, and the court. DDC
Specialists are responsible for: alcohol and drug abuse screenings and
assessments, referrals to and enrollment in treatment services, alcohol
and other drug testing, progress monitoring, crisis and therapeutic
intervention, to engage and retain the parent in the dependency court
process, advocating for the parent, and keeping the parent motivated to
treatment and recovery throughout the long DDC process. DDC Specialists
submit reports (see Appendix C, p. 56) to the court containing treatment
progress, health issues, housing issues, employment issues, and
dependent children\'s issues. DDC Specialists collaborate with DCF
counselors to develop the substance abuse screening/evaluation/treatment
and aftercare portion of the Children and Families Case Plan (see
Appendix C, p. 53 ‑55); stating all the requirements for substance abuse
intervention. DDC Specialists review the plan with the parents and their
attorney\'s. DDC Specialists staff cases weekly with other team members
including; DCF counselors, representatives from the Linda Ray
Intervention Center, and the nurse practitioner. DDC Specialists also
receive weekly clinical supervision and therapeutic training from a
consultant team from the University of Miami.

**Department of Children & Families**

DDC is administered in collaboration with DCF. DCF provides three
protective services caseworkers. DCF counselors are responsible for
developing and managing all aspects of the case plan. DCF counselors
will be trained in substance abuse intervention and treatment and work
closely with the DDC Specialists to develop a holistic approach to the
parents\' recovery. DCF counselors provide a written reports to the
court at every hearing or when necessary.

**Community Substance Abuse Treatment Providers**

DDC refers parent(s) to community substance abuse treatment facilities
that are licensed by the State of Florida and agree to work within
DDC\'s program guidelines. The relationship between DDC, the court, and
treatment providers is essential to program delivery. The treatment
providers provide reports (see Appendix C, p. 57 ‑ 59) to the DDC
Specialists which are submitted to the court. DDC Specialists keep in
constant communication with parents\' primary counselors to discuss
treatment progress and planning and to identify treatment barriers and
facilitate solutions to those barriers as they arise.

**University of Miami, Linda Ray Intervention Center**

Under the direction of Lynne Katz, Ed.D., the Linda Ray Intervention
Center (LRIC) provides parenting skills training to parents in DDC and
developmental assessments of their children. Children under age four are
screened using the Ages and Stages developmental assessment. Children
under three years old identified with developmental delays are eligible
for home‑based or center‑based early intervention services by LRIC.
After graduating from the LRIC program children are referred to
community Head Start programs. LRIC has demonstrated a success rate of
95 percent of all children receiving services entering kindergarten
developmentally equivalent to children of non‑substance abusing parents.

Two innovative parenting curriculums are offered to parents in DDC at
LRIC, which may be taken individually or sequentially. *Nurturing
Families* which can be taken initially, is a 14 week insight‑oriented
parenting course which focuses on the impact of substance abuse on
parenting. *Strengthening Families*, which can be taken as the second
course, is a 12 week parenting course in which parents and children
receive didactic and interactive intervention. Both curriculums are
scientifically based, utilizing pre‑ and post‑test measures to determine
program efficacy. Participation in the parenting programs and Ages and
Stages evaluations are initiated by court order (see Appendix A, p. 26)
and referral (see Appendix D, p. 64-65). Representatives from the LRIC
are frequently present at court hearings to present information on
parents and their children. Also, LRIC submits written reports to the
court concerning program attendance and Ages and Stages assessments.

**University of Miami, School of Nursing**

The DDC Health Clinic is operated on‑site at the Linda Ray Intervention
Center under the direction of Elaine Kauschinger, Certified Family Nurse
Practitioner. The clinic provides health assessments, medical referrals,
dental referrals, optometry referrals, and family planning counseling
and referrals to DDC clients. The clinic provides services at no cost to
DDC clients and addresses the specific health needs of parents with
substance abuse problems. Clients are referred to the DDC Health Clinic
upon entering DDC (see Appendix D, p. 66).

**University of Miami, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral
Sciences**

Tanya Quille, Ph.D., and Gayle Dakof, Ph.D., provide on‑going training
and consultation to DDC Specialists. Drs. Quille and Dakof are
affiliated with the Center for Treatment Research on Adolescent Drug

Abuse in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the
University of Miami, School of Medicine. Drs. Quille and Dakof developed
and implemented a model, *Engaging Moms*, for engaging substance abusing
mothers into treatment. They demonstrated dramatic results for
motivating substance

abusing women to enter and remain in treatment. The model\'s components
include: 1) a focus on relationships; 2) an acknowledgment of the
tramatogenic nature of long term substance abuse; 3) a respectful
understanding of a parent\'s inherent desire to protect and nurture
their children. These components enhance a woman\'s ability and
motivation to change. Drs. Quille and Dakof are developing a model
specific to DDC utilizing the tenets of their earlier model. DDC
Specialists receive weekly training, consultation, and clinical
supervision of their cases. Drs. Quille and Dakof provide courtroom,
field, and office supervision to DDC Specialists with their clients to
potentiate therapeutic effects of program interventions and courtroom
experiences.

**Children\'s Home Society, Project Safe**

Project Safe is an aftercare program which provides many diverse
services to persons in the recovery process. Services include substance
abuse recovery support, peer support, urinalysis testing, and employment
assistance. Project Safe utilizes professionals and para‑professionals
in recovery to deliver services. Project Safe has demonstrated
effectiveness with their target population utilizing specially trained
persons in recovery to deliver services. Clients are ordered to Project
Safe (see Appendix A, p. 27) and the DDC Specialists refer (see Appendix
D, p. 66) clients who have graduated or are about to graduate from DDC
in order to ensure that services and support are continuous and
on‑going.

**Victim Services Center**

There is a prevalence of traumatic history associated with substance use
and abuse. DDC screens for traumatic history in clients and the Victim
Services Center (VSC) provides much needed therapeutic and educational
intervention. VSC provides domestic violence and sexual trauma
counseling to DDC clients. The services provided include individual
counseling and support groups. VSC counselors utilize state‑of‑ the‑art
crisis and trauma intervention techniques, including Traumatic Incident
Reduction (TIR) and Eye Movement Deprogramming and Reprocessing (EMDR).

**PROGRAM REFERRALS AND INTAKE PROCEDURES**

**Eligibility and Judicial Screen**

Participation in DDC is voluntary and is subject to the discretion of
the Dependency Drug Court Judge. The Court accepts primary custodians
with a goal of 100 clients a year. Only parents with new petitions are
accepted. It is anticipated that most participants will be women because
most of the primary custodians are women.

Inclusion criteria are: being a primary custodian in a dependency
petition, suffering from a substance abuse problem, and volunteering for
the program. Those parents who are alleged to be sexual perpetrators,
are incompetent, or are suffering from an unstabilized mental disorder
(e.g., paranoia, hallucinations, delusions, mania, lack of stabilization
on psychotropic medication, failure to follow medical regime, or other
functional impairment that would inhibit effective program
participation), or have an advanced terminal illness are excluded. Those
parents with a history of violent or criminal offenses or who are on
methadone maintenance programs are considered on an individual basis.

Participation in DDC does not exempt or alter the parents\'
responsibility to meet the other conditions of the Children and Families
Case Plan. Parents who participate in the Dependency Drug Court program
do so in addition to all other activities associated with the prescribed
reunification plan.

A *Judicial Eligibility Checklist* (see Appendix C, p. 50) is completed
by court staff to refer a parent

for consideration. The Judge ultimately determines eligibility and
refers parents to the DDC program. This

checklist is completed for all parents who are considered for DDC, even
if inclusion criteria are not met, for

data collection purposes on the potential pool of participants.

**DDC Orders**

As a condition of participation in DDC, the *Agreement to Participate in
DDC*, and the *Acknowledgment of DDC Procedures* (see Appendix A, p. 29
‑ 32) documents must be signed. The terms and conditions of
participation in the DDC are stated in the Agreement to Participate in
DDC document. An *Order to Participate in DDC* (see Appendix A, p. 33 ‑
34) is signed by the Judge and is incorporated by reference into the DCF
Case Plan. Execution of these three documents initiates formal program
participation.

Additional documents to be signed in the event that instances of
contempt occur during the parents\'

participation include: the *Declaration Re: Contempt*, the *Order to
Show Cause RE: Contempt*, and the *Judgement of Contempt and Orders*
(see Appendix A, p. 35 ‑ 40).

**DDC Screening**

Once the parent agrees to participate in DDC, the DDC Specialist will
conduct a clinical screen and assessment (see Appendix B, p. 41 ‑ 48).
DDC intake consists of an overview of the program, completion of
releases of information, completion of a client file information sheet,
assessment of client\'s mental status, assessment of suicide and
homicide risk, and assessment of treatment motivation. The following
assessment tools are administered; the Mini International
Neuropsychiatric Interview (MINI), the Addictions Severity Index‑Female
Version (ASI‑F), and the ASAM Patient Placement Criteria as needed.
Clients complete a family genogram and health assessment at the DDC
clinic. Intake and assessment measures are chosen to obtain the
following information: assessment of physical health; alcohol and drug
use history; evaluation of current alcohol and drug use; current degree
of psychopathology; exposure to abuse or violence; and psychosocial
history including family of origin information, employment history and
capability, and history of involvement in the criminal or juvenile
justice systems. The DDC clinic screens for infectious diseases, life
threatening illnesses, birth control history, and health maintenance
history. Appropriate treatment referrals are generated from these
screenings.

Clients are reassessed at treatment centers to identify on‑going client
needs and areas of improvement or change.

**Psychological Screening**

Once the parent has entered treatment and is abstinent for approximately
2 weeks, a comprehensive psychological battery is administered by
psychologists in the Court Evaluation Unit. This assessment includes a
clinical interview, the Minnesota Multi‑Phasic Personality Inventory
(MMPI), a capacity to parent measure, a child abuse risk assessment, and
other measures as indicated.

**Treatment and Recovery Services**

DDC Specialists utilize information obtained from the psychological
evaluation and the clinical screen and assessments to develop a holistic
treatment plan for each client and to develop a DDC case plan specific
to their treatment needs. DDC case‑plans address substance abuse
treatment, other mental health services, specific trauma intervention,
intensive case‑management services, other therapeutic intervention, and
parenting training. DDC Specialists provide referrals for clients to
treatment and recovery settings and modalities that are best suited to
meet the needs of the client. Types of therapeutic interventions include
(but are not limited to): individual therapeutic sessions; crisis
intervention; counseling for medical/physical needs; counseling for
victims of physical, emotional, and sexual abuse; psycho‑educational
groups; general peer/support groups; therapeutic process groups; family
interventions; and special focus groups (peer‑based and professionally
monitored).Special treatment programming is designed to address (but is
not limited to): anger management skills, problem solving skills,
assertiveness training, coping skills, depression and other mental
health issues, violence prevention, victimization issues, values
formation, as well as parenting skills. Intensive case management
services provided by DDC Specialists include (but are not limited to):
timely treatment plan development, treatment record maintenance, client
monitoring, integration of treatment services into supervised
programming, and a continuum of support services for the client.

[Substance Abuse Treatment Services]{.underline}

Individuals requesting intervention are admitted to a treatment unit on
the same day or as quickly as is possible. DDC encourages the use of
peers as mentors and sponsors, strong linkages with self‑help groups
such as Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), Narcotics Anonymous (NA), and Cocaine
Anonymous (CA). Gender‑specific, age‑specific, and culturally relevant
strategies are offered through staff recruitment and retention, unique
treatment setting attributes, appropriate literature and audiovisual
materials, and social activities in effort to keep clients actively
engaged in the treatment process. Community substance abuse treatment
providers are encouraged to provide skill development components
emphasizing daily life skills, availability of community resources and
maintenance of drug and crime free lifestyles in the community context.
Providers are also encouraged to address concurrent treatment issues of
substance abuse, trauma, and mental health issues in their treatment
programs. Sustained continuity of treatment, recovery and support
services upon completion of inpatient or intensive outpatient treatment
are provided.

[Mental Health Services]{.underline}

Psychological and psychiatric assessments are conducted, followed by the
provision of specialized therapy to address indicate psychopathology,
appropriate pharmacological interventions, and monitoring provided by
practitioners recognized by appropriate state or local authorities
(i.e., appropriately credentialed psychiatrists, psychologists, clinical
social worker, psychiatric nurses).

[Health/Medical Services]{.underline}

Preventive and primary medical care is provided as indicated by the
client population and individual client health needs. This includes
gynecologic/obstetric reproductive health, pre/postnatal care, and
pediatric care. Health education, including safe sex and risk reduction
techniques to mitigate the spread of sexually transmitted diseases and
family planning are provided. Nutritional and general health education
are provided.

[Parenting, Family, and Children\'s Services]{.underline}

Strategies to involve family members/significant others in the treatment
process are provided. Family and collateral counseling, as appropriate,
is provided by persons recognized by state/local authorities to provide
such counseling. Parenting skills development classes are required for
both fathers and mothers, including infant and childhood development
courses. Child care provision at the treatment facility (where
appropriate for custodial parent residents) is provided. Also, very
importantly, DDC Specialists engage clients\' family members to help
motivate and support the client through successful completion of DDC.

[Other Services]{.underline}

Clients in need are provided assistance with funding for use of public
transportation. Coordination of treatment and recovery continuum with
other services, such as vocational rehabilitation, education, legal aid,
and transportation is provided on an ongoing basis. Additional intensive
supervision may be provided through probation, parole, community
supervision, juvenile supervision or other supervision agencies (e.g.,
Treatment Alternative to Street Crime, TASC).

**DDC and DCF Case Plans**

Upon completion of all screenings and assessments, and verified entrance
into the designated treatment program, the DDC specialist develops the
*Addendum to Children and Families Case Plan* (CFCP) *Substance Abuse
Section* (see Appendix C, p. 53 ‑ 55) with the parents. This DDC case
plan will state all the requirements for substance abuse treatment and
will also become part of the Children and Families Case Plan. Prior to
presentation of the DDC case plan to the Court, the DDC Specialist
reviews the plan with the parent and the parent\'s attorney.

**Court Review Hearing Schedule**

Participants are monitored in a five phase program for one year.
Adjustments may be made in program duration as needed and as allowed in
accordance with federal regulations. Clients attend regularly scheduled
court review hearings. Clients\' court appearance frequency is
determined at program commencement by the length of DDC program
participation and the substance abuse treatment modality.

Parents receiving inpatient treatment appear in court at the following
intervals for the first four phases: monthly during residential
treatment (Phase I), weekly for 1 month (Phase II), bi‑monthly for 1
month (Phase III), and once a month for 1 month (Phase IV). Parents
receiving outpatient treatment appear in court at the following
intervals for the first four phases: weekly for two months (Phase I),
bi‑weekly for two months (Phase II), once a month for two months (Phase
III), and once a month for three months (Phase IV). In the final, Self
Reliance Phase participants appear at the end of three months if
participating in an aftercare program (e.g. Project Safe) or once a
month for three months if not participating in an aftercare program.
Goals and expectations for each phase and requirements for phase
advancement begin on page 18.

[Schedule for Inpatient Program Commencement]{.underline}

+----------+--------------------------------+--------------------------+
| *        | **Court Appearances**          | **Duration**             |
| *Phase** |                                |                          |
+----------+--------------------------------+--------------------------+
| I        | Once a month                   | 6 months                 |
|          |                                |                          |
|          |                                | (Inpatient Duration)     |
+----------+--------------------------------+--------------------------+
| II       | Once a week                    | 1 months                 |
+----------+--------------------------------+--------------------------+
| III      | Bi‑monthly                     | 1 months                 |
+----------+--------------------------------+--------------------------+
| IV       | Once a month                   | 1 month                  |
+----------+--------------------------------+--------------------------+
| Self     | At 3rd month (aftercare        | 3 months                 |
| Reliance | participants)                  |                          |
+----------+--------------------------------+--------------------------+
|          | Once a month (non‑aftercare    |                          |
|          | participants)                  |                          |
+----------+--------------------------------+--------------------------+

The phase duration for Phases II, III, and IV shall be increased for
clients successfully completing inpatient substance abuse treatment
programs with a duration of less than six months. The phase and the
length of time to be extended shall be determined by the court and the
DDC Specialist and will approximate a total program participation of one
year whenever possible and appropriate.

[Schedule for Outpatient Program Commencement]{.underline}

  ----------- -------------------------------- ---------------------------
  **Phase**   **Court Appearances**            **Duration**

  I           Once a week                      2 months

  II          Bi‑monthly                       2 months

  III         Once a month                     2 months

  IV          Once a month                     3 months

  Self        At 3rd month (aftercare          3 months
  Reliance    participants)                    

              Once a month (non‑aftercare      
              participants)                    
  ----------- -------------------------------- ---------------------------

**Dependency Drug Court Session**

Whenever possible, DDC tries to set parents for hearings in groups.
Accordingly, reviews are held Friday mornings each week in Judge
Cohen\'s courtroom. The sessions are limited to approximately 20
participants. The parents are divided into groups according to
compliance and duration in the program. Those parents in compliance, are
grouped according to their duration in the program and are seen together
in the first group. Those parents who are not in compliance are seen
together in the second group. However, all parents have a chance to view
the court hearings of other parents.

The progress of each participant is discussed in front of all
participants. The participants as a group are encouraged to engage in
discussions with the DDC Judge. Compliance or non‑compliance with DDC
program requirements and the DCF Case Plan results in the application of
positive or negative consequences (see Compliance and Consequences p.
21). Parents are congratulated on achievements and given rewards, such
as unsupervised visitation. Conversely, those parents not in compliance
are admonished and given appropriate sanctions according to the severity
and recidivicity of the noncompliant act. Repeated failure to comply
with the DCF Case Plan results in the court exercising a number of
sanctions. The most severe sanction is termination of parental rights
(TPR) and termination from DDC.

**Reporting to Dependency Drug Court**

The DDC Specialist and the DCF counselor provide case plan progress
reports continuously throughout the duration of the program (presented
at the weekly, bimonthly and monthly court sessions). The DDC progress
reports (see Appendix C, p. 56) include a written DDC report on
substance abuse treatment activities, program attendance, toxicology
test results, visitation, parenting classes, mental health treatment,
family counseling, and recommendations for future action. The reports
also summarize the number of contacts between the client and the DDC
Specialist. Attached to each report submitted to the court is the
*Monthly or Weekly Treatment Progress Report* (see Appendix C, p. 57 ‑
59) submitted by the client\'s treatment facility, copies of the
urinalysis tests completed at the treatment facility, and copies of
reports from other relevant sources (e.g. Linda Ray Intervention Center,
Children\'s Home Society ‑ Project Safe, Charlee Homes, Children\'s
Psychiatric Center, community mental health centers, etc.). The DDC
Specialist is available in person to address the court with their client
present unless other arrangements are made. The DDC Specialist completes
a *Status of Court Appearance* sheet (see Appendix C, p. 60) for each
client after each hearing to document the outcome of each client\'s
hearing which becomes part of their DDC file. The DDC Specialist makes a
full report to the court on all client activity, but also represents and
advocates for the client throughout the process to foster the
therapeutic relationship which facilitates client success.

**PHASING GOALS, EXPECTATIONS, AND ADVANCEMENT CRITERIA**

The clients progress through five phases for completion of the DDC
program. After the final Self Reliance Phase, clients graduate from DDC.
Upon program graduation, client\'s continue with an aftercare program
and the court, DDC, and DCF will continue to monitor each client for up
to six months. Each phase has appropriate goals, expectations, and
requirements for advancement. Graduation occurs after completion of the
Self Reliance Phase, therefore, the phase advancement requirements for
the final phase are also the graduation requirements. Each client\'s
phasing progress is documented on the *Status of Court Appearance* sheet
at each hearing and in the client\'s file on the *Phasing and Sanctions
File Sheet* (see Appendix C, p. 61). The criteria for each phase are
listed in the tables below.

**Phase I**

+-------------------------+-----------------------+--------------------+
| **Goals**               | **Expectations**      | **Advancement      |
|                         |                       | Requirements**     |
+-------------------------+-----------------------+--------------------+
| \_ Drug and alcohol     | \_ Outpatient: Weekly | \_ Regular court   |
| assessments             | court appearances     | appearances        |
|                         |                       |                    |
| \_ Identification of    | \_ Inpatient: Monthly | \_ Regular         |
| treatment barriers      | court appearances     | visitation with    |
|                         |                       | children           |
| \_ Assessment and       | \_ Urinalysis testing |                    |
| referral for additional | twice weekly          | \_ Progress toward |
| services (based upon    |                       | treatment plan     |
| individual needs)       | \_ Attend treatment   | goals              |
|                         |                       |                    |
| \_ Assessment of        | \_ Compliance with    | \_ Submit goals    |
| children\'s special     | court order           | summary            |
| needs                   |                       |                    |
|                         | \_ Work toward        | \_ Team            |
| \_ Acquisition of       | service plan goals    | recommendation     |
| entitlements            |                       |                    |
|                         | \_ Visitation with    | \_ Outpatient: No  |
| \_ Detoxification and   | children (consistency | more than two      |
| abstinence              | and reliability)      | positive           |
|                         |                       | urinalysis results |
| \_ Placement in         | \_ Cooperate with     |                    |
| community‑based         | case manager          | \_ Inpatient: No   |
| treatment (residential  |                       | positive           |
| or intensive            | \_ Remain self        | urinalysis results |
| outpatient)             | sufficient            |                    |
|                         |                       | \_ Compliance with |
| \_ Development of       | \_ If out‑patient,    | sanctions          |
| parenting skills goals  | attend 90 AA/NA       |                    |
|                         | meetings in 90 days,  |                    |
| \_ Improved interaction | obtain a sponsor,     |                    |
| with children           | start to work the 12  |                    |
|                         | steps of AA/NA        |                    |
| \_ Psychological        |                       |                    |
| assessment              | \_ Cooperate with DDC |                    |
|                         | Specialist/DCF case   |                    |
| \_ Outpatient: no more  | manager               |                    |
| than two positive       |                       |                    |
| urinalysis results      |                       |                    |
|                         |                       |                    |
| \_ Inpatient: no        |                       |                    |
| positive urinalysis     |                       |                    |
+-------------------------+-----------------------+--------------------+

**Phase II**

+-------------------------+-----------------------+--------------------+
| **Goals**               | **Expectations**      | **Advancement      |
|                         |                       | Requirements**     |
+-------------------------+-----------------------+--------------------+
| \_ Continued Abstinence | \_ Outpatient:        | \_ Regular court   |
|                         | Bi‑monthly court      | appearances        |
| \_ Development of       | appearances           |                    |
| recovery tools          |                       | \_ Regular         |
|                         | \_ Inpatient: Weekly  | visitation with    |
| \_ Development of       | court appearances     | children           |
| education and           |                       |                    |
| vocational goals        | \_ Urinalysis testing | \_ Progress        |
|                         | twice weekly          | towards completion |
| \_ Development of       |                       | of treatment plan  |
| parenting skills        | \_ Attend treatment,  | goals              |
|                         | including support     |                    |
| \_ Improved interaction | meetings (AA/NA)      | \_ Submit goals    |
| with children           |                       | summary            |
| (consistency and        | \_ Compliance with    |                    |
| reliability)            | court order           | \_ Team            |
|                         |                       | recommendation     |
| \_ Begin other services | \_ Work toward        |                    |
| as designated by        | service plan goals    | \_ No more than 2  |
| assessments (e.g.,      |                       | positive           |
| domestic violence       | \_ Visitation with    | urinalysis results |
| counseling, individual  | children              |                    |
| therapy)                |                       | \_ Compliance with |
|                         | \_ Cooperate with     | sanctions          |
| \_ Begin family and/or  | case manager          |                    |
| couples counseling      |                       |                    |
|                         | \_ Remain self        |                    |
| \_ Assessment of job    | sufficient            |                    |
| readiness               |                       |                    |
|                         | \_ Outpatient: after  |                    |
| \_ No more than 2       | 90 meetings in 90     |                    |
| positive urinalysis     | days; continue to     |                    |
| results                 | attend AA/NA 3‑4      |                    |
|                         | times per week        |                    |
|                         |                       |                    |
|                         | \_ Inpatient: attend  |                    |
|                         | 90 AA/NA meetings in  |                    |
|                         | 90 days, obtain a     |                    |
|                         | sponsor, start to     |                    |
|                         | work the 12 steps of  |                    |
|                         | AA/NA                 |                    |
|                         |                       |                    |
|                         | \_ Cooperate with DDC |                    |
|                         | Specialist/DCF case   |                    |
|                         | manager               |                    |
+-------------------------+-----------------------+--------------------+

**Phase III**

+------------------------+-----------------------+--------------------+
| **Goals**              | **Expectations**      | **Advancement      |
|                        |                       | Requirements**     |
+------------------------+-----------------------+--------------------+
| \_ Continued           | \_ Outpatient:        | \_ Regular court   |
| abstinence             | Monthly court         | appearances        |
|                        | appearances           |                    |
| \_ Internalization of  |                       | \_ Regular         |
| recovery tools         | \_ Inpatient:         | visitation with    |
|                        | Bi‑monthly court      | children           |
| \_ Educational and     | appearances           |                    |
| vocational training    |                       | \_ Progress toward |
|                        | \_ Urinalysis testing | treatment plan     |
| \_ Attend parenting    | twice weekly          | goals              |
| course(s)              |                       |                    |
|                        | \_ Attend treatment   | \_ Submit goals    |
| \_ Development of      |                       | summary            |
| parenting skills       | \_ Compliance with    |                    |
|                        | court order           | \_ Team            |
| \_ Increased           |                       | recommendation     |
| visitation with        | \_ Work toward        |                    |
| children               | service plan goals    | \_ No more than    |
|                        |                       | one positive       |
| \_ Improved            | \_ Visitation with    | urinalysis         |
| interaction with       | children              |                    |
| children (consistency  |                       | \_ Compliance with |
| and reliability)       | \_ Educational or     | sanctions          |
|                        | vocational training   |                    |
| \_ No more than 1      |                       |                    |
| positive urinalysis    | \_ Cooperate with     |                    |
|                        | case manager          |                    |
|                        |                       |                    |
|                        | \_ Remain self        |                    |
|                        | sufficient            |                    |
|                        |                       |                    |
|                        | \_ Attend AA/NA       |                    |
|                        | meetings 3‑4 times    |                    |
|                        | per week              |                    |
|                        |                       |                    |
|                        | \_ Cooperate with DDC |                    |
|                        | Specialist/DCF case   |                    |
|                        | manager               |                    |
+------------------------+-----------------------+--------------------+

**Phase IV**

+-------------------------+-----------------------+--------------------+
| **Goals**               | **Expectations**      | **Advancement      |
|                         |                       | Requirements**     |
+-------------------------+-----------------------+--------------------+
| \_ Continued abstinence | \_ Monthly court      | \_ Regular court   |
| and recovery            | appearances           | appearances        |
|                         |                       |                    |
| \_ Develop aftercare    | \_ Urinalysis testing | \_ Regular         |
| plan (client to         | twice weekly          | visitation with    |
| complete with treatment |                       | children           |
| counselor, inclusive of | \_ Attend treatment   |                    |
| relapse plan)           |                       | \_ Completion of   |
|                         | \_ Compliance with    | parenting skills   |
| \_ Educational and      | court order           | training           |
| vocational training     |                       |                    |
|                         | \_ Work toward        | \_ Completion of   |
| \_ Development of       | service plan goals    | treatment program  |
| parenting skills        |                       | as court ordered   |
|                         | \_ Visitation with    |                    |
| \_ Achieve service plan | children              | \_ Significant     |
| goals                   |                       | progress toward    |
|                         | \_ Educational or     | service plan goals |
| \_ Reintegration into   | vocational training   |                    |
| community               |                       | \_ No positive     |
|                         | \_ Remain self        | urinalysis         |
| \_ No positive          | sufficient            |                    |
| urinalysis              |                       |                    |
|                         | \_ Cooperate with DDC |                    |
|                         | Specialist/DCF case   |                    |
|                         | manager               |                    |
+-------------------------+-----------------------+--------------------+

**Self Reliance Phase**

+-------------------------+-----------------------+--------------------+
| **Goals**               | **Expectations**      | **Advancement      |
|                         |                       | Requirements**     |
+-------------------------+-----------------------+--------------------+
| \_ Continued abstinence | \_ Aftercare          | \_ Completion of   |
| and recovery            | participants: court   | all graduation     |
|                         | appearance at end of  | requirements       |
| \_ Participate in       | third month           |                    |
| aftercare program (e.g. |                       | \_ Regular court   |
| Project Safe) when      | \_ Non‑aftercare      | appearances        |
| available               | participants: monthly |                    |
|                         | court appearances     | \_ Custody of      |
| \_ Maintain stable      |                       | children           |
| housing                 | \_ Weekly urinalysis  |                    |
|                         | testing               | \_ Completion      |
| \_ Maintain stable      |                       | of_parenting       |
| employment              | \_ Attend treatment   | skills training    |
|                         |                       |                    |
| \_ Court approved       | \_ Compliance with    | \_ Completion of   |
| permanency plan         | court order           | treatment program  |
|                         |                       | as court ordered   |
| \_ Reintegration into   | \_ Court approved     |                    |
| community               | permanency plan       | \_ Completion of   |
|                         |                       | service plan goals |
| \_ No positive          | \_ Stable employment  |                    |
| urinalysis              |                       | \_ Maintain stable |
|                         | \_ Stable Housing     | employment         |
|                         |                       |                    |
|                         | \_ Remain self        | \_ Maintain safe   |
|                         | sufficient            | and stable housing |
|                         |                       |                    |
|                         | \_ Cooperate with DDC | \_ Custody of      |
|                         | Specialist/DCF case   | children           |
|                         | manager               |                    |
|                         |                       | \_ Completion of   |
|                         |                       | all court          |
|                         |                       | conditions         |
|                         |                       |                    |
|                         |                       | \_ No positive     |
|                         |                       | urinalysis results |
|                         |                       | prior to           |
|                         |                       | graduation         |
+-------------------------+-----------------------+--------------------+

**COMPLIANCE AND CONSEQUENCES**

**Range of Rewards and Sanctions**

At each court hearing parents are subject to a range of sanctions or
rewards based on their program compliance for the report period. The
table below summarizes compliant and non‑compliant behaviors and the
corresponding rewards and sanctions. Optimally, there would be more
token rewards for clients such as movie passes and meal gift
certificates. This would require auxiliary fund raising and requests for
donations from community resources. Currently, there are no funds or
manpower to implement this.

+-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+
| **ACHIEVEMENTS**                  | **REWARDS**                       |
+-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+
| \_ Attending Court Appearances    | \_ Acknowledgment by Judge        |
|                                   |                                   |
| \_ Negative Urinalysis Results    | \_ Applause                       |
|                                   |                                   |
| \_ Attendance/Participation in    | \_ Honor Roll Listing             |
| Treatment                         |                                   |
|                                   | \_ Decreased Court Appearances    |
| \_ Attendance/Participation in    |                                   |
| AA/NA meetings                    | \_ Decreased Urinalysis Testing   |
|                                   |                                   |
| \_ Attending Approved Visitation  | \_ Increased Visitation With      |
| with Child(ren)                   | Child(ren)                        |
|                                   |                                   |
| \_ Compliance with Case Plan      | \_ Unsupervised Visitation With   |
|                                   | Children                          |
|                                   |                                   |
|                                   | \_ Reunification with Children\_  |
|                                   |                                   |
|                                   | \_ Phase Advancement              |
+-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+
| **INFRACTIONS**                   | **SANCTIONS**                     |
+-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+
| \_ Violation of Order             | \_ Reprimand from Court           |
|                                   |                                   |
| \_ Dishonest Statement            | \_ Increased Court Appearances    |
|                                   |                                   |
| \_ Failure to Perform Sanctions   | \_ 5 Page Essay                   |
|                                   |                                   |
| \_ Failure to Comply with Case    | \_ Community Service Hours        |
| Plan                              |                                   |
|                                   | \_ Phase Demotion                 |
| \_ Establishment of New Neglect   |                                   |
|                                   | \_ Increased Urinalysis           |
| \_ Failure to attend Visitation   | Monitoring                        |
|                                   |                                   |
| \_ Unauthorized Visitation        | \_ Increased Intensity in         |
|                                   | Treatment Program                 |
| \_ Leaving Treatment              |                                   |
|                                   | \_ Jail                           |
| \_ Treatment Non‑Attendance       |                                   |
|                                   | \_ Recommendation for TPR         |
| \_ Treatment Termination for      |                                   |
| Infractions                       |                                   |
|                                   |                                   |
| \_ Positive Urinalysis            |                                   |
|                                   |                                   |
| \_ Missed Urinalysis              |                                   |
|                                   |                                   |
| \_ Tampering with Urine           |                                   |
+-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+

**Sanctions Schedule**

The Judge assigns the reward or sanction based upon the level of
compliance or non‑compliance. The more severe behaviors receive the more
severe sanctions. The Judge utilizes a sanctions schedule (p. 22) to
determine the appropriate sanctions. The schedule takes into account the
number of previous sanctions and the client\'s current phase level. The
schedule is designed to address the most severe non‑ compliant events
and therefore, the Judge is encouraged to use his or her discretion when
giving sanctions for less severe behaviors. Client\'s non‑compliance
with DDC and/or their treatment facility warrants consideration for
program discharge after appropriate engagement attempts have been made.
All non‑ compliant events should be addressed and a sanction should be
applied in order to reinforce the client\'s belief in natural
consequences which enhance the effect of the behavior modification
system. Conversely, the court should take care to acknowledge and reward
compliant behavior.

+--------------------------+-------------------------------------------+
| **SANCTIONS SCHEDULE**   |                                           |
+--------------------------+-------------------------------------------+
| **PHASE I**              | 1^st^ : Non‑Compliant Event: 4 Community  |
|                          | Service Hours                             |
|                          |                                           |
|                          | 2^nd^ : 8 Community Service Hours         |
|                          |                                           |
|                          | 3^rd^ : 2 Days Jail                       |
|                          |                                           |
|                          | 4^th^ : Program Discharge                 |
+--------------------------+-------------------------------------------+
| **PHASE II**             | 1^st^ : 15 Community Service Hours        |
|                          |                                           |
| \*2 Months Clean         | 2^nd^ : 20 Community Service Hours/Phase  |
| Required Before          | Reduction                                 |
|                          |                                           |
| Phasing to III           | 3^rd^ : 5 Days Jail, Residential          |
|                          | Treatment, and Phase Reduction            |
|                          |                                           |
|                          | 4^th^ : Program Discharge                 |
+--------------------------+-------------------------------------------+
| **PHASE III**            | 1^st^ : 15 Community Service Hours        |
|                          |                                           |
| \*2 Months Clean         | 2^nd^ : 20 Community Service Hours/Phase  |
| Required Before          | Reduction                                 |
|                          |                                           |
| Phasing to IV            | 3^rd^ : 7 Days Jail, Residential          |
|                          | Treatment, and Phase Reduction            |
|                          |                                           |
|                          | 4^th^ : Program Discharge                 |
+--------------------------+-------------------------------------------+
| **PHASE IV**             | 1^st^ : 25 Community Service Hours        |
|                          |                                           |
| \*No Positive Urinalysis | 2^nd^ : 5 days Jail                       |
| Results                  |                                           |
|                          | 3^rd^ : 10 Days Jail, Phase Reduction     |
| Allowed During Phase IV  |                                           |
|                          | 4^th^ : Program Discharge                 |
+--------------------------+-------------------------------------------+
| **SELF RELIANCE PHASE**  | 1^st^ : Phase Reduction                   |
|                          |                                           |
| \*No Positive Urinalysis | 2^nd^ : Program Discharge                 |
| Results                  |                                           |
|                          |                                           |
| Allowed During Self      |                                           |
| Reliance Phase           |                                           |
+--------------------------+-------------------------------------------+

**TREATMENT PROVIDERS**

**Information Exchange Requirements:**

As part of the Court\'s efforts to work in partnership with treatment
providers, it is essential that the Court receive a steady flow of
information about clients and their children while in treatment (see
Appendix C, p. 51 ‑52). Substance abuse treatment providers are required
to render to the Court any screenings, psychological, psychiatric, or
other assessments obtained while clients are undergoing the intake
process or in treatment. Treatment providers are required, when
notified, to submit treatment progress reports to DDC Specialists two
business days prior to any court hearing. Generally, DDC Specialists
request reports via phone or fax on the Monday before court and the
provider sends the report via fax transmission no later than the
Wednesday following for court hearings occurring that Friday. The
following documents must be submitted upon request to the court by the
treatment provider: Monthly or Weekly Progress Report, Consent Forms,
Assessments and Screenings, Referral Forms, Urinalysis Results,
Treatment Plan, Discharge Plan and Summary (Treatment Provider), and
Discharge and Safety Plan (Client). At the court\'s request, treatment
providers may be requested to appear in court to provide information
concerning the client\'s treatment status. Treatment provider\'s may
also request to have cases added to the DDC calendar (with two days
notice) in order to address client\'s treatment issues with the Judge.

[Inpatient Program Requirements]{.underline}

The following are reporting and treatment requirements for inpatient or
residential settings:

> \* Notification (verbal and written) of client\'s arrival for
> screening process, inclusive of client\'s acceptance/non‑acceptance
> into treatment setting
>
> \* Notification of start date
>
> \* Immediate notification (verbal and written) of termination,
> discharge or elopements
>
> \* Immediate notification (verbal and/or written) of \"cardinal rule\"
> breaks
>
> \* Immediate notification (verbal and/or written) of hospitalization
> or significant disruption of treatment process
>
> \* Documentation of dates and outcomes of all visitations with
> children (if known)
>
> \* Ongoing, consistent telephone or written contact regarding
> treatment progress of parent (and child if applicable)
>
> \* Notification of all: contracts/learning experiences, phase/stage
> advancements, rule breaking and privilege revocation,
> achievements/accomplishments
>
> \* Bi‑weekly, polydrug results of toxicology screening (hard copy
> faxed with progress report)
>
> \* Monthly reports (or as requested) for both parent and child (if
> applicable)
>
> Including treatment attendance and participation, progress toward
> treatment goals, and toxicology results submitted on appropriate form
> (see Appendix C, p. 57-59) and faxed to parent\'s DDC Specialist the
> Wednesday prior to the indicated court date at the specified time
>
> \* Discharge plan and discharge summary completed by the primary
> counselor faxed to the

DDC Specialist with the progress report prior to or upon discharge

> \* Discharge plan and safety plan completed by the client and faxed to
> the DDC Specialist with the progress report prior to or upon discharge
>
> \* Letters or documentation regarding special issues or circumstances,
> upon request

[Outpatient Program Requirements]{.underline}

The following are reporting and treatment requirements for outpatient
settings:

> \* Notification (verbal and written) of client\'s arrival for
> screening process, inclusive of client\'s

acceptance/non‑acceptance into treatment setting

> \* Notification of start date
>
> \* Immediate notification (verbal and written) of termination,
> discharge or elopements

\* Immediate notification (verbal and/or written) of \"cardinal rule\"
breaks

\* Immediate notification (verbal and/or written) of hospitalization or
significant disruption of

treatment process

> \* Immediate notification (verbal or written) after three
> consecutively missed appointments or

treatment days

> \* Documentation of dates and outcomes of all visitations with
> children (if known)
>
> \* Ongoing, consistent telephone or written contact regarding
> treatment progress of parent (and child if applicable)
>
> \* Notification of all: contracts/learning experiences, phase/stage
> advancements, rule breaking

and privilege revocation, achievements/accomplishments

> \* Bi‑weekly, polydrug results of toxicology screening (hard copy
> faxed with progress report)
>
> \* Weekly, Bi‑weekly, or monthly reports (or as requested) for both
> parent and child (if applicable) Including treatment attendance and
> participation, progress toward treatment goals, and toxicology results
> submitted on appropriate form (see Appendix C, p. 57‑59) and faxed to
> parent\'s DDC Specialist the Wednesday prior to the indicated court
> date at the specified time
>
> \* Discharge plan and discharge summary completed by the primary
> counselor faxed to the DDC Specialist with the progress report prior
> to or upon discharge
>
> \* Discharge plan and safety plan completed by the client and faxed to
> the DDC Specialist with the progress report prior to or upon discharge
>
> \* Letters or documentation regarding special issues or circumstances,
> upon request

**APPENDIX A**

**Orders**

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE

ELEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND

FOR MIAMI‑DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA

IN THE INTEREST OF:

JUVENILE DIVISION

CASE NO.: D003

**CHILD/CHILDREN**

***[ORDER]{.underline}***

As part of your participation in the Dependency Drug Court you are
hereby ordered to:

\_\_\_\_\_\_\_Attend and participate in the Ages and Stages Program

\_\_\_\_\_\_\_Attend and participate in the Strengthening Families
Program

\_\_\_\_\_\_\_Attend and participate in the Nurturing Families Program

DONE AND ORDERED in Miami‑Dade County, Florida, this \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ day
of

\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_, 2002.

\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

JERI B. COHEN

CIRCUIT COURT

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N THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE

ELEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND

FOR MIAMI‑DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA

IN THE INTEREST OF:

JUVENILE DIVISION

CASE NO.: D003

**CHILD/CHILDREN**

\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

***[ORDER]{.underline}***

As part of your participation in the Dependency Drug Court you are
hereby ordered to:

\_\_\_\_\_\_\_Attend and participate in the Project SAFE Program

DONE AND ORDERED in Miami‑Dade County, Florida, this \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ day
of

\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_, 2002.

\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

JERI B. COHEN

CIRCUIT COURT

Copies furnished to all parties

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE

ELEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND

FOR MIAMI‑DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA

IN THE INTEREST OF:

JUVENILE/DEPENDENCY DIVISION

CASE NO.: D003

**CHILD/CHILDREN**

\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

***[ORDER]{.underline}***

It is hereby, ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that the Department of Children and
Families provide the Dependency Drug Court with a copy of the Dependency
Petition, as well as a copy of the client\'s criminal record, within
five days. The Department of Children and Families will also provide the
Dependency Drug Court with a Case Plan when signed.

DONE AND ORDERED this \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ day of \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_,
2002.

\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

JERI B. COHEN

CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE

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+------------------+---------+----------------------+-----------------+
|  IN THE CIRCUIT |         |                      |                 |
| COURT OF THE     |         |                      |                 |
| ELEVENTH         |         |                      |                 |
| JUDICIAL CIRCUIT |         |                      |                 |
| IN AND FOR       |         |                      |                 |
| MIAMI‑DADE       |         |                      |                 |
| COUNTY, FLORIDA  |         |                      |                 |
|                  |         |                      |                 |
|  IN THE COUNTY  |         |                      |                 |
| COURT IN AND FOR |         |                      |                 |
| MIAMI‑DADE       |         |                      |                 |
| COUNTY, FLORIDA  |         |                      |                 |
+------------------+---------+----------------------+-----------------+
| **JUVENILE**     | **AG    |                      | **CASE NUMBER** |
|                  | REEMENT |                      |                 |
| **DIVISION**     | TO      |                      |                 |
|                  | PARTIC  |                      |                 |
|                  | IPATE** |                      |                 |
|                  |         |                      |                 |
|                  | **IN    |                      |                 |
|                  | DEP     |                      |                 |
|                  | ENDENCY |                      |                 |
|                  | DRUG    |                      |                 |
|                  | COURT** |                      |                 |
+------------------+---------+----------------------+-----------------+
| **IN THE         |         | **D.O.B.:**          | **CLOCK IN**    |
| INTEREST OF:**   |         |                      |                 |
+------------------+---------+----------------------+-----------------+
|                  |         | **A CHILD(REN)**     |                 |
+------------------+---------+----------------------+-----------------+
|                  |         |                      |                 |
+------------------+---------+----------------------+-----------------+

**I AGREE TO THE FOLLOWING** as conditions of my participation in
Dependency Drug Court (DDC):

712. I will continue to abide by the terms and conditions in the \"Order
     to Participate in the DDC Program,\" which I signed and received on
     (date): .

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1.  Upon my acceptance into DDC, the Court will issue an \"Order to
    Participate in DDC.\" My signature on this Agreement indicates my
    consent to the terms and conditions set forth on that Order.

2.  I will not possess, use, or consume alcohol or illegal substances,
    or misuse prescription medications. In addition, over the counter
    medications which contain "D" or "DM" (Robitussin), Sudafed, NyQuil,
    and Ephedrin may not be used.

3.  In an Out‑Patient Treatment setting: My participation in DDC will
    take place in five phases (for a period of 15 months). The first
    three phases will consist of approximately two months each, the
    fourth phase will consist of approximately six months, and the Self
    Reliance phase will consist of approximately three months at the
    discretion of the court.

> In an In‑Patient Treatment setting: My participation in DDC will take
> place in five phases (for a period of fifteen months). For the first
> six months (while in treatment), I will attend court appearances one
> time a month. Upon successful completion of six months of treatment, I
> will begin Phase 2. Phasing and program completion may take longer
> when beginning in in‑patient. Phase 2 will consist of one month, the
> third and fourth phases will consist of approximately one month each,
> and the Self Reliance phase will consist of three months at the
> discretion of the court.
>
> ‑ During Phase 1, I will appear in Court for a review hearing once a
> week.
>
> ‑ During Phase 2, I will appear in Court for a review hearing once
> every two weeks.
>
> ‑ During Phases 3 and 4, I will appear in Court for a review hearing
> once a month.
>
> ‑ During the Self Reliance Phase, I will appear in Court for a review
> hearing at the third month of this phase when participating in Project
> Safe or once a month when not participating in Project Safe. I will
> submit to urinalysis twice monthly (randomly if required by the
> court), whether I am participating in Project Safe or not. I will
> contact my DDC Specialist weekly when not participating in Project
> Safe.

Upon completion of the Self Reliance phase Graduation will occur.

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4.  I will submit to random alcohol/drug tests and any alcohol/drug
    tests ordered by the Court. If I am contesting a positive test
    result, the same urine sample will be sealed and sent to an
    independent laboratory.

5.  I will maintain weekly contact with my DDC Specialist unless
    otherwise specified by the court.

6.  I will agree to attend and participate in the following programs if
    ordered by the court:

> \- Ages and Stages assessment (children 0 to 4 years old)
>
> \- Intervention services provided by the Linda Ray Intervention Center
>
> \- Nurturing Families program
>
> \- Project Safe program
>
> \- Family Planning Intervention program or other health services

7.  My progress in recovery will be monitored by the DDC Specialist, who
    will submit progress reports to the Court and to the Department of
    Children & Families (DC&F). The progress reports will contain:

> \- the results of every alcohol/drug test
>
> \- attendance at required meetings and/or counseling sessions
>
> \- participation in required treatment program activities
>
> \- adherence to the rules of the Children and Families Case Plan
> (CFCP), and the rules of the treatment program
>
> \- compliance with my Case Plan

8.  Each of the following achievements will be considered a "compliant
    event":

> \- attendance at court appearances
>
> \- a negative result from an alcohol/drug test
>
> \- compliance with submitting to all alcohol/drug tests
>
> \- attendance/participation at required meetings and/or counseling
> sessions
>
> \- attendance/participation at required treatment program activities
>
> \- compliance with the treatment program
>
> \- compliance with the Case Plan
>
> \- compliance with other tasks identified in the Case Plan (i.e.,
> ability to maintain employment, ability to maintain housing,
> maintaining consistent visitation with child(ren)

9.  For each "compliant event" any of the following rewards may be
    granted:

> \- acknowledgment by Judge
>
> \- reduced Court appearances
>
> \- reduced urine testing
>
> \- case called early in court
>
> \- increased/unsupervised visitation with child(ren)
>
> \- reunification with child(ren)
>
> \- an honor roll listing (kept in court)
>
> \- a phase advancement certificate in court
>
> \- graduation ceremony, including picture with the Judge

10. Each of the following may be considered a "non-compliant event" at
    the discretion of the Judge:

> \- failure to make an appearance on time in court
>
> \- involuntary termination from the program
>
> \- absconding with child(ren)
>
> \- a positive result from an alcohol/drug test (a "dirty test")
>
> \- failure to appear for an alcohol/drug test (a "no-show")

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> \- failure to attend required meetings and/or counseling sessions
>
> \- failure to attend required treatment program activities
>
> \- failure to comply with the other tasks in the Case Plan

\- failure to comply with the rules of the treatment program

> \- a dishonest statement (written or spoken) to the DDC Judge
>
> \- failure to attend visitation with child(ren) or attempting
> unauthorized visitation
>
> \- failure to comply with other tasks in RSP
>
> \- failure to perform sanctions

11. For each \"noncompliant event,\" any of the following sanctions may
    be imposed:

‑ reprimand from court

‑ participation in motivational workshops

‑ increased court appearances

‑ increased case management

‑ increased intensity in treatment program

‑ reduction in phase

‑ if participating in out‑patient treatment, a referral to residential
treatment

‑ two (2) days in jail the first time with escalating sanctions up to 10
days

‑ recommendation to file for Termination of Parental Rights (TPR)

12. If a jail sanction is imposed, I forfeit the right to an evidentiary
    hearing unless I am contesting the validity of the urinalysis and/or
    the court\'s compliance with the DDC Protocol.

13. After consultation with my attorney, I have signed the
    \"Acknowledgment of DDC Procedures\" attached to this Agreement.

DATED: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

> Name of participant (print)

\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Signature of Participant

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+-----------------+----------+------------------------+---------------+
|  IN THE        |          |                        |               |
| CIRCUIT COURT   |          |                        |               |
| OF THE ELEVENTH |          |                        |               |
| JUDICIAL        |          |                        |               |
| CIRCUIT IN AND  |          |                        |               |
| FOR MIAMI‑DADE  |          |                        |               |
| COUNTY, FLORIDA |          |                        |               |
|                 |          |                        |               |
|  IN THE COUNTY |          |                        |               |
| COURT IN AND    |          |                        |               |
| FOR MIAMI‑DADE  |          |                        |               |
| COUNTY, FLORIDA |          |                        |               |
+-----------------+----------+------------------------+---------------+
| **JUVENILE**    | **ACKNOW |                        | **CASE        |
|                 | LEDGMENT |                        | NUMBER**      |
| **DIVISION**    | OF**     |                        |               |
|                 |          |                        |               |
|                 | **DE     |                        |               |
|                 | PENDENCY |                        |               |
|                 | DRUG     |                        |               |
|                 | COURT    |                        |               |
|                 | PROC     |                        |               |
|                 | EDURES** |                        |               |
+-----------------+----------+------------------------+---------------+
| **IN THE        |          | **D.O.B.:**            | **CLOCK IN**  |
| INTEREST OF:**  |          |                        |               |
+-----------------+----------+------------------------+---------------+
|                 |          | **A CHILD(REN)**       |               |
+-----------------+----------+------------------------+---------------+
|                 |          |                        |               |
+-----------------+----------+------------------------+---------------+

Fill out this form if you wish to participate in Dependency Drug Court
(DDC). Initial each item only if you understand it. If you have any
questions about this form or your case, ask your lawyer, or the DDC
Judge.

1\. I understand that my participation in DDC requires me to abide by
the terms and conditions of the attached \"Agreement to Participate in
DDC.\"

2\. I understand that for each \"non‑compliant event,\" as described on
the attached \"Agreement to Participate in DDC,\" I will be subject to
sanctions imposed by the Court.

3\. I understand that if I am found in non‑compliance with DDC or the
DC&F case plan, the court may impose any sanction that I voluntarily
agreed to when I entered DDC, including from 2 to 10 days in custody. I
understand that I forfeit my right to an evidentiary hearing regarding a
positive alcohol or drug screen, unless I am contesting the accuracy of
the urinalysis. In that case, I will be entitled to an additional drug
test by an independent laboratory using the same specimen. I will also
be entitled to an evidentiary hearing if the court has abused its
discretion by not abiding by the sanctions set out in the Drug Court
case plan. A jail sanction will not necessarily be predicated on a
finding of indirect or direct criminal contempt. I will not be entitled
to an evidentiary hearing to test the validity of the DDC Protocol since
I am entering DDC voluntarily. I will be entitled to an evidentiary
hearing if I am in violation of any of the other conditions of my DDC
case plan.

4\. I understand that repeated \"non‑compliant events\" (three or more)
may result in the Department of Children and Families initiating a
proceeding to terminate my parental rights.

5\. I understand that with repeated \"compliant events,\" as described
on the attached \"Agreement to Participate in DDC,\" I may qualify for
rewards granted by the Court.

6\. I understand that the DDC Judge has discretion to dismiss me from
the DDC program at any time upon finding that I have not been honest and
truthful with the Court.

I understand that I still must comply with the court‑ordered family
reunification plan and appear at all court hearings even if I am later
dismissed from DDC.

  ---------------- ----------- ---------------- -------------------------------- -- ---------------
  DATED:                                                                            

                                                Print Name of Participant           Signature of
                                                                                    Participant

                                                                                    

                                                Print Name of Participant's         Signature of
                                                Attorney                            Participant's
                                                                                    Attorney

                                                                                    

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| COURT OF THE     |         |                      |                 |
| ELEVENTH         |         |                      |                 |
| JUDICIAL CIRCUIT |         |                      |                 |
| IN AND FOR       |         |                      |                 |
| MIAMI‑DADE       |         |                      |                 |
| COUNTY, FLORIDA  |         |                      |                 |
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| COURT IN AND FOR |         |                      |                 |
| MIAMI‑DADE       |         |                      |                 |
| COUNTY, FLORIDA  |         |                      |                 |
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| **DIVISION**     | **ORDER |                      | **CASE NUMBER** |
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|                  | ICIPATE |                      |                 |
|                  | IN**    |                      |                 |
|                  |         |                      |                 |
|                  | **DEP   |                      |                 |
|                  | ENDENCY |                      |                 |
|                  | DRUG    |                      |                 |
|                  | COURT** |                      |                 |
+------------------+---------+----------------------+-----------------+
| **IN THE         |         | **D.O.B.:**          | **CLOCK IN**    |
| INTEREST OF:**   |         |                      |                 |
+------------------+---------+----------------------+-----------------+
|                  |         | **A CHILD(REN)**     |                 |
+------------------+---------+----------------------+-----------------+
|                  |         |                      |                 |
+------------------+---------+----------------------+-----------------+

THIS COURT, HAVING RECEIVED EVIDENCE IN THE ABOVE CAPTIONED MATTER,
FINDS AS FOLLOWS:

You,\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ , are NOTIFIED that you have
agreed and been accepted to participate in the Dependency Drug Court
(DDC). All further proceedings in this case shall be heard by Judge Jeri
B. Cohen or her designee. The terms and conditions of participation are
as follows:

You are ORDERED to: \[1\] participate in the in the DDC Program; \[2\]
refrain from possessing, using, or consuming alcohol or illegal
substances, or misusing prescription medications; \[3\] appear in
Division 03 for hearings at the dates and times ordered by the Court;
\[4\] submit to random DDC administered alcohol / drug tests and any
additional tests ordered by the Court; \[5\] participate in all required
DDC and treatment program activities; \[6\] attend all required
meeting/counseling sessions; \[7\] attend programs ordered by the court
\[8\] comply with all rules of the Children and Families Case Plan
(CFCP) and treatment program; \[9\] cooperate fully with the DDC
Specialists, DDC staff, treatment program staff, and the Department of
Children & Families (DC&F) Counselor; and \[10\] be completely honest
and truthful in all of your communications with the Court.

Failure to comply with any part of this Order (i.e., a non‑compliant
event: a positive result from an alcohol/drug test (\"dirty test);
failure to appear for a court hearing; failure to appear for an
alcohol/drug test (\"no show); failure to attend required DDC and
treatment program activities; failure to attend required
meeting/counseling sessions; failure to comply with the rules of the
Case Plan and treatment program; leaving treatment program; involuntary
termination from the program; failure to comply with visitation of
children; a dishonest statement to the Court; may result in a finding of
contempt by this Court. If you are found in contempt, the Court may
impose any sanction authorized by law, including,

but not limited to:

‑ a verbal reprimand from the Court

‑ participation in mandatory motivational workshops

‑ increased in court appearances

‑ increased case management

‑ increased intensity of treatment program

‑ reduction in phase

‑ if participating in out‑patient treatment, a referral to residential
treatment

‑ from two (2) days in jail the first time with escalating sanctions up
to 10 days

‑ dismissal from DDC

\- recommendation to file for Termination of Parental Rights (TPR)

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|        |             |                    | Parent / Guardian's     |
|        |             |                    | Attorney (print)        |
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|        |             |                    | Signature of Parent /   |
|        |             |                    | Guardian Attorney       |
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| DC/ORD | PARTICIPATE |                    |                         |
| ER.wpd | IN          |                    |                         |
| 8/8/00 | DEPENDENCY  |                    |                         |
|        | DRUG COURT  |                    |                         |
+--------+-------------+--------------------+-------------------------+

**DECLARATION RE: CONTEMPT**

(To be completed and signed by Dependency Drug Court representative

**who has personal knowledge** of the facts declared)

41160. Citee, \[name\] , has willfully disobeyed certain orders of this
       Court as set forth in this Declaration.

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1.  Citee had knowledge of the order in that: EXAMPLE. She/he was
    present in court with counsel when the order was issued on (date).

2.  Citee was able to comply with each order when it was disobeyed.

3.  Each order disobeyed and each instance of disobedience is described
    as follows:

On (date) , (name) , agreed to: \[I\] enroll and attend in the
Dependency Drug Court (DDC) Program by (date) ; \[2\] refrain from
possessing, using or consuming alcohol or illegal substances, or misuse
of prescription medications: \[3\] appear for any special hearings set
by the Court; \[4\] submit to random DDC administered alcohol / drug
tests and any additional alcohol / drug tests ordered by the Court;
\[5\] remain drug free as evidenced by a clean random DDC administered
alcohol/drug tests; \[6\] participate in the Recovery Services Plan
(RSP) requirements, and Treatment Program activities; \[7\] attend all
required meeting/counseling sessions; \[8\] comply with all rules of the
RSP and Treatment Program; \[9\] refrain from issuing a dishonest
statement (written or spoken) to the DDC Judge; \[10\] attend visitation
with child(ren) and refrain from unauthorized visitation with
child(ren); \[10\] comply with all other tasks in RSP; \[11\] perform
all sanctions issued; \[12\] cooperate fully with the DDC Specialist,
DDC staff, Treatment Program staff, and the Department of Children &
Families Counselor.

On \[date\] , citee received a copy of the rules of the RSP and
Treatment Program; citee\'s acknowledgment of receipt is attached.

As of \[date\] , citee has not enrolled nor attended the DDC Program.

> On \[date\] , citee provided to DDC a urine sample which tested
> positive for the use of (substance) [.]{.underline}.
>
> On \[date\] , citee failed to submit to a DDC administered alcohol /
> drug test as ordered by the Court. (If there are additional instances
> of failure to submit to alcohol/ drug tests, list them on an
> attachment to this Declaration).
>
> On \[date\] , this Court set a special hearing for \[date\] , and
> citee failed to appear for this hearing.
>
> As part of citee\'s RSP, citee was required to participate in \[i.e.,
> in Treatment Program\] , and on \[date(s)\] , citee failed to appear
> for this activity(ies).

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> On \[date\] , citee violated DDC or treatment program rule(s)\] by
> \[detailed description of how rule was violated\]
>
> On \[date\] [,]{.underline} citee failed to cooperate with
> \[name/position\] by \[detailed description of citee\'s misconduct\]

See attachment.

5\. Other material facts:

I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing declaration,
including any attachment, is true and correct and is based on my
personal knowledge, and that this declaration was executed at (place): ,
Florida, on (date): .

  -------------------------------- --- -----------------------------------
                                       

  (Type or print name)                 (Signature)
  -------------------------------- --- -----------------------------------

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|  IN THE CIRCUIT |         |                        |               |
| COURT OF THE     |         |                        |               |
| ELEVENTH         |         |                        |               |
| JUDICIAL CIRCUIT |         |                        |               |
| IN AND FOR       |         |                        |               |
| MIAMI‑DADE       |         |                        |               |
| COUNTY, FLORIDA  |         |                        |               |
|                  |         |                        |               |
|  IN THE COUNTY  |         |                        |               |
| COURT IN AND FOR |         |                        |               |
| MIAMI‑DADE       |         |                        |               |
| COUNTY, FLORIDA  |         |                        |               |
+------------------+---------+------------------------+---------------+
| **JUVENILE**     | **J     |                        | **CASE        |
|                  | UDGMENT |                        | NUMBER**      |
| **DIVISION**     | OF      |                        |               |
|                  | C       |                        |               |
|                  | ONTEMPT |                        |               |
|                  | AND     |                        |               |
|                  | ORD     |                        |               |
|                  | ER(S)** |                        |               |
|                  |         |                        |               |
|                  | **(DEP  |                        |               |
|                  | ENDENCY |                        |               |
|                  | DRUG    |                        |               |
|                  | COURT** |                        |               |
+------------------+---------+------------------------+---------------+
| **IN THE         |         | **D.O.B.:**            | **CLOCK IN**  |
| INTEREST OF:**   |         |                        |               |
+------------------+---------+------------------------+---------------+
|                  |         |                        | **A           |
|                  |         |                        | CHILD(REN)**  |
+------------------+---------+------------------------+---------------+
|                  |         |                        |               |
+------------------+---------+------------------------+---------------+

THIS COURT, HAVING RECEIVED EVIDENCE IN THE ABOVE CAPTIONED MATTER,
FINDS AS FOLLOWS, BEYOND A REASONABLE DOUBT:

On (date) you, (name) , were present in court with your attorney when
you agreed to participate in the Dependency Drug Court (DDC) Program,
and the Court ordered your participation in DDC. By written agreement
you agreed to: \[1\] refrain from possessing, using, or consuming
alcohol or illegal substances, or misuse of prescription medications;
\[2\] appear in Juvenile Court Division 03 for hearings at the dates and
times ordered by the Court; \[3\] submit to random DDC administered
alcohol/drug tests and any additional alcohol/drug tests ordered by the
Court; \[4\] participate in all required DDC and treatment program
activities; \[5\] comply with all rules of the Children and Families
Case Plan (CFCP) and Treatment Program, which you received in writing on
(date) ; \[6\] cooperate fully with the DDC Specialist, DDC staff,
Treatment Program staff, the Department of Children & Families (DC&F)
Counselor; and \[7\] be completely honest and truthful in all your
communications with the Court.

At the time the above orders were issued, the Court fully informed you
of the possible consequences for failure to comply with its orders. The
Court warned you that if you are found in contempt, the Court may impose
sanctions as stated in the Agreement to Participate, including but not
limited to: a verbal reprimand from the Court; participation in
motivational workshops; increased Court appearances; increased case
management; increased intensity in Treatment Program; reduction in DDC
phase; a referral to residential treatment if participating in
out‑patient treatment; two (2) up to ten (10) days in jail; dismissal
from DDC; and a recommendation of filing for Termination of Parental
Rights (TPR).

Although you had the ability to do so, you willfully failed to comply
with the DDC Program by: .

0.  On (date) you provided to DDC a urine sample which tested positive,
    thus indicating your willful use of (*substance*) , in violation of
    the Court\'s order.

    On (date) although you had the ability to do so, you willfully
    failed to submit to a DDC administered alcohol/drug test as ordered
    by the Court.

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2.  On (date) at (time) You failed to appear for a hearing, of which you
    had knowledge, although you had the ability to do so.

    As part of your Plan, you were required to participate in (program
    activity) . Although you had the ability to do so, on (date) you
    willfully failed to appear for this activity.

    As part of your Plan, you were required to attend meeting/counseling
    sessions. Although you had the ability to do so, on (date) you
    willfully failed to appear for your meeting/session as scheduled.

    On (date) although you were able to do so, you willfully failed to
    comply with the Case Plan and/or treatment program rules by
    (*conduct*)

    On (date) although you were able to do so, you willfully failed to
    cooperate with (name, position) by (conduct)

    On (date)

The evidence shows, beyond a reasonable doubt, that YOU ARE GUILTY OF
CONTEMPT OF COURT. This is your first second third failure to comply
with an order of the DDC.

**ACCORDINGLY, THIS COURT ORDERS:**

You shall serve days in County Jail or .

You shall contact your DDC Specialist and/or Department of Children &
Families (DC&F) Counselor within 24 hours after your release from
custody.

The DC&F shall find suitable placement for (child(ren)\'s name(s) for
(dates) .

The care, custody, and control of the above‑named child(ren) shall be
under the supervision of the DC&F.

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Corrections shall transport (name) to County Jail or on (date and time)
, to be released from custody on (date and time) .

You are dismissed from the DDC.

Regardless of whether you are dismissed from the DDC, YOU ARE STILL
SUBJECT TO ALL PRIOR ORDERS issued in your dependency case, including
orders to appear for future hearings.

**IT IS SO ORDERED**.

DATED: JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT

I fully and freely consent to the terms of this order.

I waive any right that I may have to contest the results of the alcohol
/ drug test which generated this hearing.

My attorney has fully advised me of my constitutional rights.

DATED:

Name of Parent / Guardian (print)

> Signature of Parent / Guardian

Signature of Parent / Guardian\'s Attorney

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**APPENDIX B**

**DDC Screening and Assessment Package**

DEPENDENCY DRUG COURT

Initial Intake

Drug and Alcohol Screening and Evaluation Coversheet

DDC No:

INITIAL INTAKE

Releases of Information

File Information Sheet

Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview (MINI)

Addiction Severity Index ‑ Female Version (ASI‑F)

Genogram (Completed at DDC Clinic)

Self Report Medical Form (Completed at DDC Clinic)

ASAM (As Needed)

**Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida ‑ Juvenile Division**

DEPENDENCY DRUG COURT

**AUTHORIZATION FOR RELEASE AND DISCLOSURE OF CONFIDENTIAL ALCOHOL**

**AND/OR DRUG ABUSE PATIENT INFORMATION**

I, , ID \#

(Print Client Name)

and on behalf of minor children, (Print Names Of Children If Applicable)

do hereby authorize the Dependency Drug Court (DDC) and staff thereof,
to receive and exchange information with

(Print Name and Address of Program/Facility/Organization)

(Print City, State, and Zip Code)

I understand that information pertaining to my attendance and progress
in treatment is protected by Federal Regulation 42CFR, Part 2,
\"Confidentiality of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Patient Records\" and cannot
be disclosed without my written consent unless otherwise provided for in
the regulations. I willingly and voluntarily authorize to disclose
information regarding both my and my children\'s previous treatment
episodes, current and previous substance abuse history, current need for
treatment as well as progress, attendance and degree of participation in
any treatment or components thereof as mandated by the Court, to the
Judge, case managers, health staff and employees and partners of the DDC
as necessary to monitor my court mandated treatment. Should I be
mandated to attend treatment or services with my children, I hereby
authorize that the above named agency release all necessary information
to the listed parties for ongoing monitoring of the child\'s status. I
further allow for the information\'s re‑disclosure to my attorney,
Florida Children and Family Services (DCFS) and its contract agencies
including foster care agencies, the Legal Aid Society, Florida Division
of Parole, Florida Department of Probation, and the Florida State
Criminal and Supreme Courts, if applicable.

The extent of the information to be released and disclosed in my (and/or
my children\'s) diagnosis, attendance, scope of treatment, treatment
progress and quality of participation, dates and results of urinalysis
testing, and termination or completion of my treatment.

The purpose and need to disclose the above information is to comply with
the conditions of my court mandate and to inform the listed parties of
my ongoing participation in any mandated treatment so that the Court can
make informed legal decisions in the best interest of my children. My
consent for release of such information is limited to these purposes.

I understand that the information may affect the status and whereabouts
of my children and may result in modifying the terms of Court orders
and/or mandates the terms of my participation in a treatment program.

I understand that this consent will remain in effect but can be revoked
by me at any time.

I understand that the recipients of this information may re‑disclose it
only in connection with their official duties and with respect to the
terms of my Court mandated treatment and the well‑being and best
interests of my children as deemed by the Court.

Client Date

Witness Date

**DEPENDENCY DRUG COURT**

**FILE INFORMATION SHEET**

**I. DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION** DATE:

NAME: DDC CASE #:

SSN: GENDER: COURT CASE #:

DOB: AGE: RACE/ETHNICITY:

ADDRESS: PLACE OF BIRTH:

CITY: ZIP: MARITAL STATUS:

PHONE #: WORK#: EDUCATION:

**II. PROFESSIONAL CONTACTS**

TREATMENT: PHONE

TREATMENT FACILITY: PHONE

TREATMENT ADDRESS: PHONE

CLIENT\'S ATTORNEY: PHONE

DCF CASEWORKER: PHONE

DCF ATTORNEY: PHONE

**III. HOUSEHOLD INFORMATION**

DESCRIPTION OF HOME: APARTMENT HOUSE OTHER

> NO. BEDROOMS NO. BATHROOMS

PAYMENT TYPE: OWN RENT SECTION 8

NO. ADULT HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS:

NAME DOB AGE OCCUPATION RELATIONSHIP

**IV. CHILDREN**

NO. CHILDREN: NO. WITH CLIENT: NO. NOT WITH CLIENT:

NAME DOB AGE GRADE PLACEMENT NAME, ADDRESS, & PHONE

**V. SUPPORT SYSTEMS (SIGNIFICANT OTHER, FAMILY, SPONSOR, COMMUNITY)**

NAME RELATIONSHIP ADDRESS & PHONE NUMBER

**VI. EMPLOYMENT HISTORY**

EMPLOYER NAME, ADDRESS, & PHONE OCCUPATION START DATE END DATE

**VII. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE / SERVICES RECORD (CLIENT/CHILDREN)**

TYPE: PRESENT PAST TYPE: PRESENT PAST

WAGES/TANF DCF INVOLVEMENT

FOOD STAMPS OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

MEDICAID TRANSPORTATION

WIC CHILD SUPPORT

SSI COUNSELING

HEALTH DEPT.CLINIC OTHER SOCIAL SERVICES

SEC 8, HUD, OTHER

**VIII. SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT**

NO. OF PRIOR RELAPSES AGE OF 1ST SUBSTANCE USE (ASI P. 38‑39):

NO. OF PRIOR ADMISSIONS TYPE OF SUBSTANCES USED (ASI P. 38‑39):

FACILITY NAME, ADDRESS, & PHONE TREATMENT SETTING START DATE END DATE

**IX. LEGAL**

DRIVER\'S LICENSE STATUS NUMBER OF DRIVING CITATIONS

CITATION TYPE DATE

NUMBER ARRESTS (ASI P. 42‑43) NUMBER CONVICTIONS (ASI P.42‑43)

ARREST CHARGE DATE VERDICT/CONVICTION DATE

**X. OTHER**

CURRENT PSYCHIATRIC HISTORY

PAST PSYCHIATRIC HISTORY

CURRENT MEDICATIONS

AGE CLIENT LEFT HOME NEXT COURT DATE

**APPENDIX C**

**DDC Forms**

**DEPENDENCY DRUG COURT**

JUDICIAL ELIGIBILITY CHECKLIST

PARENT: DATE:

DOB: SS NO: DDC NO: CASE NO:

CHILDREN IN PETITION

ELIGIBILITY:

Inclusion Criteria

> Judicial Recommendation Primary Custodian
>
> New Petition Volunteer

Substance Abuse Involvement

Exclusion Criteria

> Sexual Perpetrator Advanced Terminal Illness

Mental Illness (unstabilized) or Incompetency

Special Considerations

> Methadone maintenance History of violent or criminal offenses

Mental Illness that is stable

REFERRAL SOURCE:

Judge Cohen Judge Lederman Judge Robinson Attorney

JUDICIAL DETERMINATION:

Eligible Not Eligible (NOTE: DDC Specialist will collect this form on
all parents)

Probationary Period Pending further information

REFERRAL TO/OR CURRENT PARTICIPATION:

Linda Ray Intervention Center Baby Steps/Starting Early, Starting Smart

SANP Public Health Nurses Domestic Violence

COMPLETE ORDERS: (IF ELIGIBLE)

Agreement to Participate in DDC Order for Ages & Stages Evaluation

Acknowledgment of DDC Procedures Order for Continued Stay in Treatment

Order to Participate in DDC Order Providing DDC with Dependency

Order Drug Screen Test (Urinalysis) Petition and copy of criminal record

Order for Strengthening Families

REFERRAL TO DDC SPECIALIST:

Attorney for DC&F: DC&F Counselor

Attorney for Client:

The Honorable Jeri B. Cohen

**DEPENDENCY DRUG COURT**

**Juvenile Court, Eleventh Judicial Court, In and for Miami‑Dade County,
Florida**

Linkage Agreement and Memorandum of Understanding

The following is a referral/linkage agreement between the Dependency
Drug Court Project (herein after referred to as \"DDC\") located at 2700
NW 36 Street, Suite 2‑1, Miami, Florida 33142, and, located at (Herein
after referred to as \"Provider\")

This agreement shall be effective beginning: and establishes a
reciprocal relationship which will facilitate professional, appropriate,
effective, and confidential services to persons referred by DDC.

Provisions of this Agreement are herein set forth:

24120. The DDC will provide screening and assessment for clients who
       enter the program. This procedure will include screenings for
       substance abuse problems, as well as psychiatric disorders,
       motivation and readiness for treatment, risk for violence,
       medical problems and life‑threatening illnesses. This project
       will also document involvement in the criminal justice system.
       After the initial transition to a substance abuse treatment
       facility the Court Evaluation Unit (CEU) will provide an in‑depth
       psychological assessment consisting of emotional, cognitive,
       psychological, and parental functioning assessments.

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1.  DDC will provide treatment referrals to treatment providers that are
    best suited to meet the needs of the clients.

2.  DDC will provide a system of court monitored phases, appearances,
    rewards, sanctions, and frequent randomized urine toxicology
    screenings over a one year period.

3.  DDC staff will include three dedicated case managers/counselors from
    the Department of Children and Families (DCF) and the Village, Inc.
    and four DDC Specialists who will provide case management services.
    These staff members will collaborate to develop a caseplan, maintain
    treatment records, monitor clients\' progress, integrate treatment
    services, and provide after‑care support services in community‑based
    settings. The name of the Court staff will be provided to the
    providers.

4.  At the time of the signing of this Agreement, the Provider shall
    provide to DDC written copies of: 1) the Provider\'s established
    policy regarding acceptance of potential clients; 2) any regulations
    regarding confidentiality; and 3) all regulations impacting
    treatment and client expectations. The Provider must be operating
    with a regular DCF license for Substance Abuse Services, in
    accordance with rule 65D‑30 FAC. Providers operating with an interim
    license will not be Providers of services for DDC.

5.  The Provider shall make all final determinations regarding the
    suitability of potential clients for a particular treatment modality
    consistent with the ASAM Criteria and DCF Utilization Management
    Protocols.

6.  Once clients are deemed appropriate for treatment and a referral has
    been made, DDC will provide all information regarding court‑mandated
    terms of treatment to the Provider.

7.  The Provider will adhere to treatment requirements as set forth in
    the court‑mandated terms of treatment, but will make all other
    determinations regarding content and scope of treatment consistent
    with court‑mandated terms of treatment. In case of disagreement
    between the Provider and DDC, the Court\'s view of whether a
    Provider\'s treatment is consistent with court‑mandated treatment
    shall govern and/or an independent opinion will be sought from a
    qualified professional.

8.  DDC will provide written authorization for release and disclosure of
    Confidential Alcohol and Drug Patient Information in accordance with
    Federal Regulation 42 CFR, Part 2.

9.  The confidentiality and exchange of client information between DDC
    and the Provider shall be governed by regulations specified in
    DDC\'s consent forms and applicable Provider regulations.

10. For every client in DDC, the Provider will identify a liaison as
    well as a \"back‑up\"with whom to exchange information and ensure
    consistent communication with DDC.

11. The Provider will supply verbal and written reports and accounts as
    set forth in the Information Exchange Requirements provided by DDC.
    Information will include, but is not limited to, attendance, scope
    of treatment, quality of participation, all urine dates and results,
    problems, achievements and treatment accomplishments, and
    interactions with clients\' child(ren). Such information will be
    required at each court hearing. The frequence of court hearings is
    contained in the DDC protocol.

12. To the extent possible, DDC will endeavor to establish and maintain
    a partnership with the Provider where treatment decisions for
    specific clients are mutually acceptable and information is easily
    accessible.

13. To ensure a collaboration, the Provider is encouraged to initiate
    communication with the DDC regarding a client\'s treatment or any
    related issue as often as necessary.

14. To the extent possible, the Provider may seek to use DDC as a
    motivator for treatment compliance.

TERMINATION

This Agreement may be terminated by either party upon written
notification and shall be effective thirty (30) days from receipt of
such notification. Termination of Agreement shall not require the
termination of existing clients. Said client shall continue to receive
services in accordance with the terms set forth in this Agreement until
such time the client is no longer under the supervision of DDC. The
undersigned agrees to implement the terms of this Agreement within their
respective agencies.

Print Name & Title (on Behalf of DDC) Print Name & Title (on Behalf of
the Provider)

Signature Signature

Date Date

**DEPENDENCY DRUG COURT**

**ADDENDUM TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES CASE PLAN (CFCP)**

**SUBSTANCE ABUSE SECTION**

DATE: CASE NUMBER:

PARENT(S):

CHILD(REN):

1.  The Parent(s) will abide by the terms and conditions in the \"Order
    to Participate in the Dependency Drug Court (DDC) Program\" which
    was signed on .

2.  The Parent(s) shall attend and successfully complete the DDC
    Substance Abuse Screening/Initial Intake, Six (6) Month Evaluation
    and Twelve (12) Month Evaluation.

3.  The Parent(s) will not possess, use or consume alcohol or illegal
    substances, or misuse prescription medications. In addition, over
    the counter medications which contain "D" or "DM" (Robitussin),
    Sudafed, NyQuil, and Ephedrin may not be used.

4.  The Parent(s) will refrain from knowingly associating with persons
    possessing or illegal substances, persons with an identified
    substance abuse problem not in current recovery, and persons
    misusing prescription medications.

5.  The Parent(s) shall refrain from any criminal activity.

6.  The Parent(s) shall refrain from knowingly associating with persons
    involved in any criminal activity.

7.  The Parent(s) shall submit to a psychological evaluation with Dr. ,
    on . The Parent(s) shall follow the recommendations made on this
    evaluation to the best of her/his ability.

8.  The Parent(s) shall attend In‑Patient Treatment at . When receiving
    in‑patient treatment upon entering DDC, participation will take
    place in five (5) phases (for an approximate period of one year).
    For the first six (6) months (while in treatment), the client will
    attend court appearances one time a month. The first phase will last
    for the duration of residential treatment. The next three phases
    will last for one (1) month each and the final, Self Reliance phase
    will last for three (3) months, at the discretion of the Court.

During Phase 1, Parent(s) will appear in Court for a review hearing (1)
once a month.

During Phase 2, Parent(s) will appear in Court for a review hearing once
(1) a week.

During Phase 3, Parent(s) will appear in Court for a review hearing
twice (2) a month.

During Phase 4, Parent(s) will appear in court for a review hearing once
(1) a month.

> During the Self Reliance Phase, Parent(s) will appear in court once
> per month if

not participating in an aftercare program or at the third month if
participating

in an aftercare program.

The Parent(s) shall attend Out‑Patient Treatment at . When receiving
out‑patient treatment upon entering DDC, participation will take place
in five (5) phases (for an approximate period of one year). The first
three (3) phases will consist of approximately two (2) months each, the
fourth (4) phase will consist of approximately three (3) months, and the
Self Reliance Phase will consist of approximately three (3) months at
the discretion of the Court.

During Phase 1, Parent(s) will appear in Court for a review hearing (1)
once a week.

During Phase 2, Parent(s) will appear in Court for a review hearing once
every two (2) weeks.

During Phases 3 and 4, Parent(s) will appear in Court for a review
hearing once a month.

During the Self Reliance Phase, Parent(s) will appear in court once per
month if not

participating in an aftercare program or at the third month if
participating in an

aftercare program.

Graduation will occur upon successful completion of the Self Reliance
Phase.

9.  The Parent(s) shall attend and participate in required treatment
    sessions as deemed necessary by the Provider and the Court, and the
    Parent(s) shall participate in all required treatment program
    activities.

10. The Parent(s) shall attend, participate and successfully complete an
    Aftercare Substance Abuse Treatment Program.

11. The Parent(s) shall attend, participate and successfully complete
    the Project Safe program or other support services prior to program
    completion.

12. The Parent(s) shall submit to urinalyses testing for the duration of
    the Case Plan. The Parent(s) are to provide urine samples for
    testing two to three (2-3) times per week until further notice from
    the Court, or as many times as ordered by the Court.

13. The Parent(s) shall attend ninety (90) meetings in ninety (90) days,
    of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) Meetings and/or Narcotics Anonymous
    (NA) Meetings while in an outpatient drug treatment program. The
    Parent(s) is not required to attend NA/AA meetings on the days that
    she/he participates in treatment.

14. The Parent(s) shall attend NA/AA meetings three (3) times per week
    for the duration of the Case Plan upon completion of ninety (90)
    NA/AA meetings in ninety (90) days.

15. The Parent(s) shall obtain a sponsor, and work the Twelve Steps in
    the NA/AA Program and be able to document her/his attendance at
    meetings.

16. The Parent(s) shall obtain stable housing upon her/his release from
    the Residential Drug Treatment Program prior to any reunification or
    as determined by the Court.

17. The Parent(s) shall obtain stable employment upon her/his release
    from the Residential Drug Treatment Program and prior to any
    reunification or as determined by the Court.

18. The Parent(s) shall provide for the financial needs of the children
    while in his/her custody.

19. The Parent(s) shall pay child support to the custodian of the
    child/children as indicated by the Court. The amount shall be
    determined by the Court after all parties have submitted a financial
    affidavit.

20. The Parent(s) shall attend and successfully complete the Ages and
    Stages Evaluation (children 0‑4 years of age); the Strengthening
    Families Program; and/or parenting skills classes as required.
    Successful completion shall be verified in writing to the Department
    of Children and Families.

21. The Parent(s) shall maintain weekly phone contact with their DDC
    Specialist for the duration of the case plan.

22. The Parent(s) shall volunteer services to Grubstake while in the
    self-reliance phase of treatment.

23. The Parent(s) shall inform the Department of Children and Families
    and DDC within seventy two (72) hours of a change of address or
    change in telephone number.

24. The Parent(s) shall adhere to the rules of the Children and Families
    Case Plan (CFCP), and the rules of the treatment program.

25. The Parent(s) shall be compliant with her/his Case Plan. The
    Parent(s) shall be compliant with other tasks identified in the Case
    Plan \[i.e., ability to maintain employment, ability to maintain
    housing, maintaining consistent visitation with child(ren)\].

PARENT/GUARDIAN(MOTHER) & DATE PARENT\'S ATTORNEY (MOTHER) & DATE

PARENT/GUARDIAN(FATHER) & DATE PARENT\'S ATTORNEY (FATHER) & DATE

DCF COUNSELOR/CASEMANAGER & DATE DCF ATTORNEY & DATE

DDC SPECIALIST & DATE JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT & DATE

**DEPENDENCY DRUG COURT**

**IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE ELEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR**

**MIAMI‑DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA**

**BI‑MONTHLY PROGRESS REPORT**

**Report Period: From**: **To**: Check if Noncompliant Report

**NAME:** **CASE NUMBER:**

**CHILD(REN)\'S NAME(S):**

**DDC SPECIALIST:**

**Alcohol/Drug Test Results** **Program Attendance** **Program
Compliance**

Dates: No. groups attended: Compliant:

Total tests: No. IC\'s attended: Partially Non‑Compliant:

Negative Results: No. of NA/AA meetings: Non‑Compliant:

Positive tests: No. of absences:

Failures to test:

Pending:

Number of client contacts this period:

**Progress Notes/Comments:**

**DDC SPECIALIST:**

**Report Date:**

**DEPENDENCY DRUG COURT**

**IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE ELEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR**

**MIAMI‑DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA**

**MONTHLY TREATMENT PROGRESS REPORT**

Date: Check If Non‑Compliant Report

Client Name: Case Number:

Child(ren)\'s Name(s):

Treatment Facility: Treatment Modality:

Treatment Start Date: Fax Number:

Primary Counselor: Phone Number:

DDC Specialist: DDC Start Date:

**Report Period: From:** **To:**

+-----+------+-----+------------+---------+---------------------------+
| Day | Days | D   | Days       | Tox     | Indicate Treatment        |
| of  | Pre  | ays | Excused    | icology | (Individual, Groups,      |
| Mo  | sent | Abs |            | Date/   | Workshops, Etc.) Attended |
| nth |      | ent | (Include   | Results | & Progress                |
|     |      |     | Reason)    |         |                           |
+-----+------+-----+------------+---------+---------------------------+
| 1   |      |     |            |         |                           |
+-----+------+-----+------------+---------+---------------------------+
| 2   |      |     |            |         |                           |
+-----+------+-----+------------+---------+---------------------------+
| 3   |      |     |            |         |                           |
+-----+------+-----+------------+---------+---------------------------+
| 4   |      |     |            |         |                           |
+-----+------+-----+------------+---------+---------------------------+
| 5   |      |     |            |         |                           |
+-----+------+-----+------------+---------+---------------------------+
| 6   |      |     |            |         |                           |
+-----+------+-----+------------+---------+---------------------------+
| 7   |      |     |            |         |                           |
+-----+------+-----+------------+---------+---------------------------+
| 8   |      |     |            |         |                           |
+-----+------+-----+------------+---------+---------------------------+
| 9   |      |     |            |         |                           |
+-----+------+-----+------------+---------+---------------------------+
| 10  |      |     |            |         |                           |
+-----+------+-----+------------+---------+---------------------------+
| 11  |      |     |            |         |                           |
+-----+------+-----+------------+---------+---------------------------+
| 12  |      |     |            |         |                           |
+-----+------+-----+------------+---------+---------------------------+
| 13  |      |     |            |         |                           |
+-----+------+-----+------------+---------+---------------------------+
| 14  |      |     |            |         |                           |
+-----+------+-----+------------+---------+---------------------------+
| 15  |      |     |            |         |                           |
+-----+------+-----+------------+---------+---------------------------+
| 16  |      |     |            |         |                           |
+-----+------+-----+------------+---------+---------------------------+
| 17  |      |     |            |         |                           |
+-----+------+-----+------------+---------+---------------------------+
| 18  |      |     |            |         |                           |
+-----+------+-----+------------+---------+---------------------------+
| 19  |      |     |            |         |                           |
+-----+------+-----+------------+---------+---------------------------+
| 20  |      |     |            |         |                           |
+-----+------+-----+------------+---------+---------------------------+
| 21  |      |     |            |         |                           |
+-----+------+-----+------------+---------+---------------------------+
| 22  |      |     |            |         |                           |
+-----+------+-----+------------+---------+---------------------------+

**DEPENDENCY DRUG COURT**

Client Name: Case Number:

+-----+------+-----+------------+---------+--------------------------+
| Day | Days | D   | Days       | Tox     | Indicate Treatment       |
| of  | Pre  | ays | Excused    | icology | (Individual, Groups,     |
| Mo  | sent | Abs |            |         |                          |
| nth |      | ent | (Include   | Date/   | Workshops, Etc.)         |
|     |      |     | Reason)    | Results | Attended & Progress      |
+-----+------+-----+------------+---------+--------------------------+
| 23  |      |     |            |         |                          |
+-----+------+-----+------------+---------+--------------------------+
| 24  |      |     |            |         |                          |
+-----+------+-----+------------+---------+--------------------------+
| 25  |      |     |            |         |                          |
+-----+------+-----+------------+---------+--------------------------+
| 26  |      |     |            |         |                          |
+-----+------+-----+------------+---------+--------------------------+
| 27  |      |     |            |         |                          |
+-----+------+-----+------------+---------+--------------------------+
| 28  |      |     |            |         |                          |
+-----+------+-----+------------+---------+--------------------------+
| 29  |      |     |            |         |                          |
+-----+------+-----+------------+---------+--------------------------+
| 30  |      |     |            |         |                          |
+-----+------+-----+------------+---------+--------------------------+
| 31  |      |     |            |         |                          |
+-----+------+-----+------------+---------+--------------------------+

Number of client contacts this period: Other:

**Progress Notes/Comments:**

Preparer's Name and Title: Phone Number:

Preparer's Signature: Date:

**Please Note:**

 Please return form to DDC Specialist with copies of urinalysis
results.

 Submit treatment plan for clients entering a new treatment modality
(residential, day/night, out‑patient, aftercare, etc).

 Submit discharge plans (agency and client) and discharge summary
(agency) for clients completing any treatment modality (residential,
day/night, out‑patient, aftercare, etc).Clients completing residential
programs must also submit a safety plan.

**Fax Numbers: Maria Arana, Diana Diaz & Eliette Duarte (305) 638‑5695**

**Gilmo Larkin & Marilyn Massey (305) 696‑2807**

**DEPENDENCY DRUG COURT**

**IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE ELEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR**

**MIAMI‑DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA**

**WEEKLY TREATMENT PROGRESS REPORT**

Date: Check If Non‑Compliant Report

Client Name: Case Number:

Child(ren)\'s Name(s): DDC Specialist: DDC Start Date:

**Report Period: From:** **To:**

+-----+------+-----+------------+----------+--------------------------+
| Day | Days | D   | Days       | To       | Indicate Treatment       |
| of  |      | ays | Excused    | xicology | (Individual, Groups,     |
| W   | Pre  |     |            |          | Workshops, Etc.)         |
| eek | sent | Abs | (Include   | Date     | Attended & Progress      |
|     |      | ent | Reason)    | /Results |                          |
+-----+------+-----+------------+----------+--------------------------+
|     |      |     |            |          |                          |
+-----+------+-----+------------+----------+--------------------------+
|     |      |     |            |          |                          |
+-----+------+-----+------------+----------+--------------------------+
|     |      |     |            |          |                          |
+-----+------+-----+------------+----------+--------------------------+
|     |      |     |            |          |                          |
+-----+------+-----+------------+----------+--------------------------+
|     |      |     |            |          |                          |
+-----+------+-----+------------+----------+--------------------------+
|     |      |     |            |          |                          |
+-----+------+-----+------------+----------+--------------------------+
|     |      |     |            |          |                          |
+-----+------+-----+------------+----------+--------------------------+
|     |      |     |            |          |                          |
+-----+------+-----+------------+----------+--------------------------+
|     |      |     |            |          |                          |
+-----+------+-----+------------+----------+--------------------------+

Number of client contacts this period: Other:

**Progress Notes/Comments:**

Treatment Facility: Treatment Modality:

Treatment Start Date: Fax Number:

Primary Counselor: Phone Number:

Preparer's Name and Title: Phone Number:

Preparer's Signature: Date:

**Please Note:**

 Please return to DDC Specialist with copies of urinalysis results.

 Submit treatment plan for clients entering a new treatment modality
(residential, day/night, out‑patient, aftercare, etc).

 Submit discharge plans (agency and client) and discharge summary
(agency) for clients completing any treatment modality (residential,
day/night, out‑patient, aftercare, etc). Clients completing residential
programs must also submit a safety plan.

**Fax Numbers: Maria Arana, Diana Diaz & Eliette Duarte (305) 638‑5695**

**Gilmo Larkin & Marilyn Massey (305)696‑2807**

**DEPENDENCY DRUG COURT**

**Eleventh Circuit, Juvenile Court, Miami‑Dade County, Florida**

**Status of Court Appearance**

Client: Date:

**Compliant Behavior:**

Attending court appearances Attending (approved) visitation with
child(ren)

Negative urinalysis results Participation in motivational workshop

Attendance/Participation at treatment center Compliance with case plan

Attendance/Participation at meetings

**Rewards:**

Acknowledgment by Judge Increased visitation with child(ren)

Applause Unsupervised visitation with child(ren)

Honor Roll listing Reunification with child

Phase advancement certificate (Indicate \# ) Graduation ceremony,
including picture with

Decreased court appearances Judge

**Non‑Compliant Behavior:**

Failure to appear in court Failure to attend visitation with child(ren)

Positive urinalysis result Unauthorized visitation with child(ren)

Failure to provide urine samples Dishonest statement (written/spoken)

Failure to attend meetings/counseling sessions Failure to perform
sanctions

Leaving treatment program Failure to comply with other case plan tasks

**Sanctions:**

Reprimand from court Increased intensity in treatment program

Increased court appearances Increased intensity in meeting attendance

Community service hours (Indicate \# of hours ) Jail (Indicate \# of
days )

Phase demotion (Indicate \# ) Recommendation for TPR

Increased urinalysis monitoring (Times/week)

**Comments, Tasks, Follow‑Up, Etc:**

**DDC:** **DCF:** **Other:** **Return:** **DDC Specialist:**

**DEPENDENCY DRUG COURT**

**Court Sanctions & Phasing File Sheet**

Client Name: Case #:

**Sanctions:**

1\. Date: Phase: Non‑Compliant Event:

Sanction: 2. Date: Phase: Non‑Compliant Event:

Sanction: 3. Date: Phase: Non‑Compliant Event:

Sanction: 4. Date: Phase: Non‑Compliant Event:

Sanction: 5. Date: Phase: Non‑Compliant Event:

Sanction: 6. Date: Phase: Non‑Compliant Event:

Sanction: 7. Date: Phase: Non‑Compliant Event:

Sanction: 8. Date: Phase: Non‑Compliant Event:

Sanction: 9. Date: Phase: Non‑Compliant Event:

Sanction: 10. Date: Phase: Non‑Compliant Event:

Sanction:

**Phasing:**

DDC Start Date:

  ----------------- ----------------- ------------------ -----------------
  Phase I:          Phase II:         Phase III:         Phase IV:

  ----------------- ----------------- ------------------ -----------------

**DEPENDENCY DRUG COURT**

**Proof of NA/AA Attendance**

As a condition of my involvement in Dependency Drug Court I, ,

have been determined to be in need of a drug/alcohol abstinence program
(Narcotics Anonymous and/or Alcoholics Anonymous). I am required to
attend no less than meeting(s) per week.

Date: Date:

Group/Location Name: Group/Location Name:

Topic: Topic:

Signature/Initials: Signature/Initials:

Date: Date:

Group/Location Name: Group/Location Name:

Topic: Topic:

Signature/Initials: Signature/Initials:

Date: Date:

Group/Location Name: Group/Location Name:

Topic: Topic:

Signature/Initials: Signature/Initials:

Date: Date:

Group/Location Name: Group/Location Name:

Topic: Topic:

Signature/Initials: Signature/Initials:

Date: Date:

Group/Location Name: Group/Location Name:

Topic: Topic:

Signature/Initials: Signature/Initials:

Date: Date:

Group/Location Name: Group/Location Name:

Topic: Topic:

Signature/Initials: Signature/Initials:

Date: Date:

Group/Location Name: Group/Location Name:

Topic: Topic:

Signature/Initials: Signature/Initials:

Date: Date:

Group/Location Name: Group/Location Name:

Topic: Topic:

Signature/Initials: Signature/Initials:

**APPENDIX D**

**Referral Forms**

**DEPENDENCY DRUG COURT**

**REFERRAL FOR AGES & STAGES**

**DEVELOPMENTAL ASSESSMENT**

Family Drug Court Initiative

**TO:** Linda Ray Intervention Center, University of Miami

**ATTENTION**: Dr. Lynne Katz

(fax) 305‑325‑1151

(phone) 305‑325‑1818 ext. 307

(beeper) 305‑750‑2298

Date: Referred by:

Case number:

Client\'s name: Child\'s Name & DOB:

Additional children needing **Ages & Stages** (include DOB for each:)

Current address of caregiver and children (if children are in
alternative placements, give name, address and telephone number of
caregiver):

Telephone of client or client contact person (i.e. counselor, case
manager):

**DATE OF NEXT HEARING:**

**DATE ASSESSMENT COMPLETED**:

**DEPENDENCY DRUG COURT**

Referral to Nurturing/Strengthening Families

**TO:** Linda Ray Intervention Center, University of Miami

**ATTENTION:** Dr. Lynne Katz

(fax) 305‑325‑1151

(phone) 305‑325‑1818 ext. 307

(beeper) 305‑750‑2298

Date: Referred by:

Case number:

Client\'s name: Child\'s Name & DOB: Child\'s Name: Child\'s Name:

Address:

Additional family members needing

parenting: Address & Telephone: Primary Language of client for service
delivery:

Current address of caregiver and children (if children are in
alternative placements, give name, address and telephone number of
caregiver): Are any of the children currently living with a grandparent
or other relative? Yes No

Telephone of client or client contact person (i.e. counselor, case
manager): **DATE OF NEXT HEARING:**

**EXPECTED START DATE:** SF‑LRIC.WPD6/25/99

**DEPENDENCY DRUG COURT**

DDC Clinic Referral

Client

Name: Date:

Social Phone

Security Number: Number:

DDC Next Court

Specialist: Hearing:

If indicated please send copies of the following upon completion of
visit:

 Self Report of Medical History Form

 Signed DDC Release of Information

Comments:

Eliette Duarte Gilmo Larkin

Maria Arana Marilyn Massey

Diana Diaz Julia Arindell

DEPENDENCY DRUG COURT DEPENDENCY DRUG COURT UNIT

Juvenile Justice Building The Village Twin Lakes Outpatient Center

2700 NW 36 Avenue Suite 2‑1 9400 NW 12 Avenue

Miami, FL 33142 Miami, FL 33150

Phone (305) 638‑5691 Phone (305) 696‑0738

Fax (305) 638‑5695 Fax (305) 696‑2807

**DEPENDENCY DRUG COURT**

Children\'s Home Society/Southeastern Division

Referral to Project Safe

Referral Date:

Client Name: Date of Birth:

Medicaid No: Social Security No:

Address:

Telephone No: Beeper No:

Reason for Referral:

DDC Specialist: Telephone No:

Eliette Duarte Gilmo Larkin

Maria Arana Marilyn Massey

Diana Diaz Julia Arindell

DEPENDENCY DRUG COURT DEPENDENCY DRUG COURT UNIT

Juvenile Justice Center The Village Twin Lakes Outpatient Center

2700 NW 36 Street, Suite 2‑1 9400 NW 12 Avenue

Miami, FL 33142 Miami, FL 33150

Phone: (305) 638‑5691 Phone (305) 696‑0738

Fax: (305) 638‑5695 Fax: (305) 696‑2807