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Enhancing Van Buren County's Family Reunification Court Program

Award Information

Award #
15PJDP-21-GG-04518-COAP
Funding Category
Competitive Discretionary
Location
Congressional District
Status
Open
Funding First Awarded
2021
Total funding (to date)
$696,944
Description

Van Buren County (VBC) Courts will enhance the Family Reunification Court (FRC) with funding from the OJJDP FY 2021 Family Drug Court Program. Van Buren County (service area) is a rural community located in the southwest corner of Michigan's lower peninsula.  The project’s goals are to reduce the pervasive and harmful health impact of trauma in families; increase the capacity of the FRC to more effectively to address the needs of the parents/ guardians, children, and family unit.

Date Created: December 16, 2021