This legislation, House Bill 1107, could provide crucial support for Indiana’s family recovery courts, ensuring stability and growth for these programs that focus on substance use issues within families.
The testimony from Brittany Jackson highlights the positive impact these courts can have, offering individuals the support they need to recover while maintaining family bonds.
By creating a stable fund, the bill aims to reduce recidivism, prevent unnecessary foster placements, and lower the financial burden on the state related to child welfare and parental rights termination.
Integrating funding from the National Opioid Settlement could be a strategic way to bolster these efforts, especially given the ongoing opioid crisis.
