Overview
The Tompkins County Family Treatment Court (FTC) was started in 2001 under the supervision of the Honorable John C. Rowley and with the express commitment of Tompkins County Department of Social Services. Since its inception, the FTC’s target population has been all parents involved in child welfare with substance use identified as a contributing factor in the determination of abuse or neglect.
The Tompkins County Family Treatment Court was a National Peer Learning Court from 2018 - 2024. Tompkins FTC continues to highlight national best practice models for all treatment courts across the nation, while increasing knowledge and innovative practices through peer-to-peer learning. Tompkins FTC collaborates with The Center for Children and Family Futures in alignment with the FTC Best Practice Standards – using sound, evidence-based practices, and policies to improve child welfare and substance use disorder treatment outcomes for families.
Location
Tompkins County Family Court
320 N Tioga St
Ithaca, NY 14850
United States
All visitors must pass through a magnetometer upon entering the courthouses.
Administration
Family Treatment Court Judge
Hon. Joseph R. Cassidy
Resource Coordinator III
Mindy Thomas
Phone: 607-216-6602
Fax: 212-952-6461
Resource Coordinator II
Natasha Feocco
Phone: 607-216-6604
Fax: 212-952-6461
Mission Statement
The purpose of Family Treatment Court is to support families affected by substance use disorder to achieve and sustain recovery, reunification, and child permanency.
Milestones
- Milestone 1: Engagement
- Milestone 2: Commitment to Recovery
- Milestone 3: Strengthening Myself and My Family
- Milestone 4: Children at Home (Children were never removed)
- Milestone 4: Return Home
- Taking Care of Me Milestone
- Recommitment to Recovery Milestone (to be completed after a lapse/relapse)