Friends of the Drug Treatment Court Fund Grant

Friends of the Drug Treatment Court Fund Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Berks County Community Foundation
Last Updated: March 19, 2026

Summary

The Friends of the Drug Treatment Court Fund and Berks County Veterans Treatment Court provide essential financial support to participants in Berks County's treatment courts, enhancing their chances of program graduation. Assistance is directed towards participants facing uncovered expenses, ensuring resources for their rehabilitation journey. The fund also supports staff training and other court-related needs as identified by judges overseeing these programs. Submissions are accepted from January 1 to December 31, 2025, focusing on impactful community support.

Overview

2025 The Friends of the Drug Treatment Court Fund & Berks County Veterans Treatment Court... Accepting Submissions from 01/01/2025 to 12/31/2025 The Friends of the Drug Treatment Court and the Berks County Veterans Treatment Court Funds provide financial support to participants of the Berks County Treatment Courts. The Friends of the Drug Treatment Court Fund:Financial support must increase the participant's chance of graduating from the court appointed program and be recommended by the judge who oversees the Berks County Drug Treatment Court, Mental Health Court or DUI Court. Financial support is given to participants who have expenses not covered by other resources. The fund will also provide financial support for staff training and other legitimate purposes of the court as determined by the judge who oversees the specific Berks County Treatment Court. Berks County Veterans Treatment Court Fund: Financial support is given to participants of the Berks County Veterans Court who have expenses not covered by other resources.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. This fund specifically supports participants of Berks County Mental Health, Drug Treatment, and/or DUI Courts when expenses are not covered by other resources. The Berks County Treatment Court Core Team consists of a: Judge District AttorneyPublic DefenderProbation OfficersCouncil on Chemical Abuse (COCA) staffTreatment Access Management (TASC) staffConnections Work staffForensic Case Managers from Service Access Management (SAM) and YMCA Specialty Court Case Managers and Treatment Providers. The Veterans Treatment Court Program also includes a Veterans Justice Outreach Coordinator who works for the Veterans Administration.