XX, Sec. 2 Family recovery court program

This rule explains how family recovery court programs work for parents dealing with substance use issues. These programs are voluntary and are meant for parents or caregivers who are involved in a court case about child neglect, abuse, or dependency, when the case is mainly about drug or alcohol use. The Cabinet for Health and Family Services must still make reasonable efforts to help the family, even while the parent takes part in this program.

Each family recovery court has a team that works together on the case. At minimum, this team includes the judge, a child protective services worker, a treatment provider, and a case manager. Sometimes another person connected to recovery court work joins the team too.

Finally, before a family recovery court program can start in a specific area, the local court must create rules that follow this statewide framework. The Kentucky Supreme Court has to approve these local rules before the program can officially begin.