Surprising Success of the FDAC in Keeping Families Together

Surprising Success of the FDAC in Keeping Families Together

Posted by on Oct 20, 2016 in News

When it comes to the care of children, it is clear that the suitability of the carers is an absolute priority. Fortunately, in the instance of parental substance misuse, things are looking up for children and families. It has been shown through recent research that mothers who have gone through care proceedings with the Family Drug and Alcohol Court (FDAC) are more likely to have prolonged success in stopping use of alcohol or drugs compared to going through traditional court proceedings, resulting in less children ending up in care and a consequentially less disrupted family life.

Now, after five years following the success of the FDAC’s methods in London, this model is being used in an increasing number of courts across the country.

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