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1. How does my child get into Chemical Dependency Disposition Alternative (CDDA) ?

A probation officer can refer youth to the CDDA treatment provider for substance abuse assessment during pre-trial or following a probation violation.
• You will be contacted by one of our counselors to schedule the assessment appointment.
• When the assessment is completed your child’s eligibility for CDDA will be determined.
• Youth must be substance-dependent or substance-abusing with suspect for dependence to enter CDDA Intensive Outpatient Treatment.
• The youth’s case is then staffed with probation to determine if the CDDA program is appropriate for the youth and family. Considerations include:
- Does the youth have parent or guardian support.
- Is transportation a barrier?
- Is there motivation from youth and/or family to participate?
- Is substance use a primary risk factor and/or were drugs or use involved in committing the charged crime.
• At staffing the length of stay for the youth’s participation is determined.
• The youth and family are informed about the staffing decision and prepared, by probation, to transition into the CDDA program.
• At sentencing the youth and family meet with a CDDA counselor who completes orientation and answers any questions they may have about the program.
• The judge will then sentence the youth to CDDA for a minimum of six months up to one year.

2. How much does treatment cost?

There is no charge to youth or families for Intensive Outpatient CDDA or Drug Court Treatment; however, if your child is unable to maintain abstinence in the outpatient program, he/she will be referred to inpatient treatment. Inpatient treatment is not funded by the court and may be covered through your private insurance or DSHS medical coupons.

If a youth is in CDDA on a suspended commitment to Juvenile Rehabilitation Administration (JRA), inpatient treatment is funded and location for inpatient treatment is determined by JRA.

3. Why does my child have to change probation officers again?

• Chemical Dependency Disposition Alternative (CDDA) and Drug Court are specialized programs.
• Probation officers in CDDA and Drug Court have been trained to work with youth who have substance use issues.
• CDDA and Drug Court probation officers partner with a Chemical Dependency Professional to form a stronger support system for your child.