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a. Adopt a Resolution for participation in the Youth Programs and Facilities Grant (YPFG) program;
b. Authorize the Chief Probation Officer to accept a grant award for $152,571 from the Board of State and Community Corrections in support of juvenile institutions for the period June 10, 2021, through June 1, 2024; and
c. Authorize the Chief Probation Officer to sign any agreement, amendments or extensions, and documentation required by the Grantor after review and approval by the Office of County Counsel.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Adopt a Resolution for participation in the Youth Programs and Facilities Grant (YPFG) program;
b. Authorize the Chief Probation Officer to accept a grant award for $152,571 from the Board of State and Community Corrections in support of juvenile institutions for the period June 10, 2021, through June 1, 2024; and
c. Authorize the Chief Probation Officer to sign any agreement, amendments or extensions, and documentation required by the Grantor after review and approval by the Office of County Counsel.
SUMMARY:
The Probation Department has been awarded State funds in the amount of $152,571 from the Youth Programs and Facilities Grant (YPFG) program in support of juvenile institutions for the period June 10, 2021, through June 1, 2024.
DISCUSSION:
Senate Bill 823 realigns the Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) population from the State of California to Counties, beginning July 1, 2021. The bill establishes the jurisdiction of the Juvenile Court up to the age of 25 for certain offenses and transfers to counties the responsibility for housing, programming, and treatment of youth at higher offense and needs levels who can no longer be committed to DJJ.
Beginning in Fiscal Year 2021-22, and annually thereafter, the State of California will make allocations to counties to provide appropriate care, rehabilitation, and supervision of the realigned population.
As part of SB 823, $9...
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