The Circuit Court for Charles County is set to hold a celebration for its Family Recovery Court program on Friday, June 16. This event aims to bring together current and former participants, along with staff, to acknowledge the program's contribution to assisting families in Charles County who are affected by substance abuse issues. The media is invited to cover the event.
Presiding over the celebration will be Charles County Circuit Judge Helen I. Harrington. Among those attending are Maryland Senator Thomas M. Middleton, Maryland Delegate Edith J. Patterson, Charles County Commissioners President Peter F. Murphy, and Colonel Edmund Barrett, Outreach Director in Anne Arundel County and Southern Maryland for U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen. Both current and former participants of the program will serve as guest speakers during the event.
The Family Recovery Court program in Charles County offers comprehensive support and treatment to parents struggling with substance abuse that hinders their ability to provide safe care for their children. Since its inception in 2011, eighteen participants have successfully completed the program.
The event details are as follows:
- What: Celebration of the Charles County Circuit Court Family Recovery Court
- When: Friday, June 16, 2017, at 2:30 p.m.
- Who: Presided by Judge Helen I. Harrington with notable guests including Senator Thomas M. Middleton and others
- Where: Circuit Court for Charles County, Courtroom B, 200 Charles Street, La Plata
For media attendance or inquiries, contact the Maryland Judiciary Office of Communications and Public Affairs at 410-260-1488. Note that camera use requires prior approval and consent from those photographed.