First Advocates, Inc. will evaluate and provide a brief assessment of the client’s life history, current court status if any, if on probation or parole along with client’s strengths & weaknesses.

COURT RELATED SERVICES 

• Training in Appropriate Court Conduct
• Communicate Progress Reports to Service Coordinators
• Communicate with Regional Centers

 Additional services encompassed within the program include, but are  not limited to: 

• Interacting with courts, attorney, and probation officers
• Ensuring court compliance with specific diversion plans
• Locating community resources
• Reinstating Social Security benefits
• Locating suitable housing
• Follow-up with medical providers to ensure client is up-to-date with required examinations and compliant with medication
• Money Management
• Time Management
• Facilitate consumer comprehensive counseling sessions, i.e.: substance abuse groups, domestic violence groups, AB 541 courses.
• Assist clients who are or may have been victims of financial abuse or identity theft