Family Treatment Court Community of Practice
We are a dedicated group of Family Treatment Court (FTC) coordinators and other FTC members who are committed to improving outcomes for families involved in the dependency court system.
The Family Treatment Court (FTC) Community of Practice is a chance for coordinators and other FTC members to enhance their skills, exchange ideas, and contribute to the development of effective practices within their communities.
Zoom Link: https://wacourts.zoom.us/j/87804156089
When you join the FTC Community of Practice you can expect:
- Networking Opportunities: Connect with colleagues and build lasting relationships.
- Collaborative Discussion: Share best practices and discuss challenges.
- Guest Speakers: Learn from experts in the field.
- Resource Sharing: Access to tools and materials to support your work.
2026 Schedule
| Date | Topic | Facilitator |
|---|---|---|
| January 27th | Resource Mapping | April Kraft-Duley, AOC |
| February 24th | TBA | TBA |
| March 24th | TBA | TBA |
| April 28th | TBA | TBA |
| May 26th | TBA | TBA |
| June 23rd | TBA | TBA |
| July 28th | TBA | TBA |
| August 25th | TBA | TBA |
| September 22nd | TBA | TBA |
| October 27th | TBA | TBA |
| November 24th | TBA | TBA |
| December 22nd | TBA | TBA |
2025 Schedule
| Date | Topic | Facilitator |
|---|---|---|
| January 28th | Just Data January | April Kraft-Duley, Administrative Office of the Courts |
| February 25th | FTC Alumni Groups | Joe Barsana, Washington State Association of Drug Court Professionals |
| March 25th (Joint with ECC CoP) | Naloxone PowerPoint Slides | Jimmy Vallembois , Department of Children, Youth, & Families |
| April 22nd | Strategies for Engagement, Responses to Lack of Engagement, and Mentorship Connections | Tarassa Froberg, Administrative Office of the Courts |
| May 27th | Medications for Opioid Use Disorder | Tarassa Froberg, Administrative Office of the Courts |
| June 24th | Fentanyl Drug Testing | Dr. Collin Schenk and Dr. Mollie Limb, Swedish Addiction Recovery Services |
| July 22nd | Intake Process | Tarassa Froberg, Administrative Office of the Courts |
| August 26th | Recovery Capital | Jill Murphy, King County Superior Court |
| September 23rd | Recovery in Practice | Tiffany Muckley, OPD |
| October 28th | Strengthening Motivation and Agency through the Science of HOPE | Sarah Burns, AOC |
| November 25th | Recovery during the Holidays | Tarassa Froberg, AOC |
For more information about the FTC Community of Practice, please contact Tarassa Froberg at tarassa.froberg@courts.wa.gov