Improve family case management with tools & targeted support
Selected courts will receive custom training, tools, triage, and tracking to support improved and sustainable outcomes through this year-long program.
Overview:
Through the Right Services, Right Time: Promising Practices for Family Courts initiative, we're offering courts practical tools and targeted support to strengthen how family cases are managed — from intake to resolution.
Participating courts can select one or more resources designed to reduce delays, improve user experience, and support decision-making — without requiring major system changes. This project is funded by the State Justice Institute (SJI.)
Resources for courts
Families in Transition (FIT) parenting course
A proven online parenting course that reduces conflict and supports better outcomes for kids. Includes judge-led training on handling high-conflict cases.
Family Court Services Portal (FCSP)
A guided intake tool that helps courts match each family case with the right services and customized to fit local rules and forms.
Family Court Dashboards
Easy-to-use dashboards that track timelines, spot delays, and demonstrate impact — helping courts secure funding and improve performance.
Also included:
- Support from NCSC and national partners to tailor your implementation.
- Access to tools that align with local processes and reduce staff burden.
- Opportunities to learn from court peers through virtual roundtables.
- Coaching on using data to improve case management and outcomes.
Expected timeline:
July: Applications accepted and reviewed
July 18 - Introductory webinar
July 31 - Application deadline
August 7: Participating courts selected, project kickoff
Sept 2025 - Sept 2026: Implementation and handoff
How to apply:
Courts will be selected through a short application and readiness assessment. Applicants will answer questions about their current practices and capacity. Finalists may be asked to join a brief interview and submit a proposed budget. A companion guide will include further instructions and the application link. For additional questions, email us at rightservices@ncsc.org.
Ready to get started?
Please get in touch to express early interest or to ask questions.
Family courts handle some of the most complex and consequential cases in the justice system, yet often do so without dedicated funding or modern tools. With support from the State Justice Institute, this initiative provides practical, evidence-based resources to help courts strengthen outcomes for families.
Susan Larson Christensen
Chief Justice, Iowa Supreme Court
