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How a Family Treatment Court pilot program could reduce number of children in foster care
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The Hall County Courthouse stands along Spring Street on Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2018. - photo by Austin Steele
Those in Family Treatment Court usually have significant trauma in their past, little family support and are dealing with substance abuse issues involving methamphetamine. A pilot program is now working to identify these parents earlier to get them access to the resources available through the court.