This 3 part poem makes a good summary of the damage wrought by both of them. And they’ll never be held accountable for it. #GeorgeOsborne #YouthServices #Austerity #r4today

Yesterday, we attended the Promoting Change for Youth Community Event. We were pleased to meet so many wonderful people, while promoting our work under the John Howard Society of Fredericton and 9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline banners!
#988Canada #youthservices #housingfirst

Senate committee advances juvenile commitment review task force, adds limited extension authority for assaults on staff The Finance Committee approved SB 1868 as amended, which creates a juvenile commitment review task force to examine service gaps and allows judges limited authority to extend commitments by up to six months for adjudicated delinquent youth who assault staff in residential placement. Members raised due‑process and scope questions but the bill was recommended for passage.

The Senate has taken a significant step towards reforming juvenile justice by advancing a bill that creates a review task force to address critical service gaps for delinquent youth.

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#TN #CitizenPortal #JudicialReform #TennesseeJuvenileJustice #MentalHealth #YouthServices

I wish more citizens would consider how even MORE difficult it would be without public libraries to be a place for free activities for kids, especially if we remain a country that stupidly does 3 month summer breaks. #YouthServices #PublicLibraries

DEFINITELY getting a hint of the activity to come this summer! Main school district doesn't have school today and everyone is here being loud. I'm adjusting! #PublicLibraries #YouthServices

And we are live! Are you attending the 2026 Youth Services Conference?

Don’t forget to stop by our exhibitor tables and get your passport signed for a chance to win a giveaway from Lakeshore Learning!

#YSC26 #youthservices #inlibrary #reading

New World Believers says it is owed reimbursements; board authorizes legal steps to seek return of vehicles Latasha Jones of New World Believers told the board the group has unpaid November/December reimbursements and disputes an ECT termination; legal counsel reported contract termination on Jan. 8, said vehicles purchased with grant funds must be returned, and the board authorized counsel to pursue repossession if the vehicles are not returned while staff reviews possible duplicative billing with the Department of Juvenile Justice.

New World Believers claims it’s owed reimbursements while facing legal threats over vehicles purchased for its programs—what’s the board’s next move?

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#EscambiaCounty #FL #CivicAccountability #CitizenPortal #PublicFunding #YouthServices

DCYF outlines juvenile rehabilitation investments, staffing concerns and capital plans Department officials said both budgets add staffing and safety investments for juvenile rehabilitation but differ on several items: House proposes a $2M juvenile court block grant increase and $250,000 to open a 30-bed secure facility, while the Senate omitted those funds; DCYF signaled concern about maintenance-level reductions and sent a letter to fiscal chairs.

Funding disparities between the House and Senate could reshape juvenile rehabilitation programs in Washington, impacting safety and capacity for youth in need.

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#WA #CitizenPortal #CommunityInvestment #PublicSafety #YouthServices

Subcommittee hears juvenile-justice budget; Medicaid activation before release highlighted The House Finance subcommittee heard the Division of Juvenile Justice’s FY27 request and was told of a new Medicaid activation process that enrolls justice-involved youth before release to ensure immediate access to services, alongside staffing gains at McLaughlin Youth Center and restored occupational-therapy contracts.

A groundbreaking Medicaid initiative for justice-involved youth is set to transform their transition back to the community, ensuring immediate access to essential services upon release.

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#AK #CitizenPortal #CommunitySupport #MedicaidAccess #AlaskaJuvenileJustice #YouthServices

Committee sends disputed youth services contract extension to full council after child-labor questions A proposed short extension of a workforce services agreement with Arbor ENT (doing business as Aquest Workforce Solutions) drew scrutiny after a council member cited a U.S. Department of Labor finding; the committee reconsidered the consent placement and ultimately forwarded the item to full council with no recommendation.

A controversial youth services contract extension has sparked serious concerns after a council member raised child-labor allegations against a related company.

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#AtlantaFultonCounty #GA #CitizenPortal #AtlantaWorkforce #CommunitySupport #LaborRights #YouthServices

‘We’re on a cliff edge’: the struggle to keep youth services alive in Knowsley Despite high needs, the Merseyside borough has more youth work ‘black holes’ than any other local authority in England

From @theguardian.com and @journo-jess.bsky.social - "I compare myself to other lads my age, I think there’s a lot of people doing the wrong things because there’s just not much going on in communities": www.theguardian.com/society/2026... #YouthServices #LocalGovernment #YoungPeople

Las Vegas board hears CDBG requests from homeless, youth and family service providers The Community Development Recommending Board heard presentations from more than a dozen nonprofits requesting CDBG and related federal funds for programs serving unhoused residents, youth and families; staff said the RFP closed Nov. 13 and scores are due on the 17th ahead of Feb. 23 deliberations.

Las Vegas nonprofits are vying for vital federal funds to support programs aimed at helping youth, the homeless, and families in need.

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#LasVegasClarkCounty #NV #CitizenPortal #CommunityDevelopment #LasVegasHomelessness #FamilySupports #YouthServices

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When communities show up, young people do better.

#CommunitySocialServices #YouthServices #StrongerTogether

Board presses Youth Guidance for itemized budget, questions 15% indirect cost Board members asked Youth Guidance to provide names of locally assigned staff and an itemized indirect-cost breakdown after reviewing a FY27 renewal that includes a 15% indirect rate and an estimated per‑student cost cited by board members.

Waukegan board members are demanding transparency from Youth Guidance on their budget, questioning a hefty 15% indirect cost and the true value of taxpayer dollars spent.

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#IL #YouthServices #CitizenPortal #StudentAchievement #BudgetTransparency

Committee hears push for funding Maine’s first psychiatric residential treatment facility for youth Lawmakers heard testimony supporting LD 2065, a one‑time appropriation to finish construction of a 16‑bed psychiatric residential treatment facility (PRTF) in Maine. Supporters said the facility will reduce costly out‑of‑state placements; organizers say a $3.4 million gap remains.

Maine is on the brink of a groundbreaking initiative to build its first psychiatric residential treatment facility for at-risk youth, but a critical funding gap of $3.4 million remains.

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#ME #CitizenPortal #CommunityCare #YouthServices #MaineYouth

Senate introduces bill on property-tax relief for public safety families and refers bond initiatives to capital budget subcommittee During a pro forma session the presiding officer ordered Senate Bill 328 (captioned for property-tax alterations for disabled or fallen public safety officers) to its standing committee, referred multiple bond initiatives (including Carroll County Youth Services Bureau and two items from Senator Jackson) to the capital budget subcommittee, and the chamber agreed to adjourn until Monday, Jan. 26.

The Maryland Senate is taking crucial steps to support public safety families with a new property-tax relief bill and several community initiatives!

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#MD #MarylandPublicSafety #CapitalBudget #YouthServices #PropertyTaxRelief #CitizenPortal

Special to The Sun UrbanPromise, founded and located in Camden, hosts Taste of Promise, a showcase for area eateries that benefits the nonprofit's youth programs. #CamdenCity #CommunityHouseofMoorestown #moorestown #underservedcommunities #UrbanPromise #youthservices
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Polk County social‑services budget strained by juvenile detention stays, DART and meal‑service cost increases Polk County Community, Family & Youth Services said longer juvenile‑detention stays—driven by court decisions—are pushing care‑and‑keep costs up and that DART and congregate‑meal rate increases will raise FY2027 expenses; staff proposed decision packages and potential savings from a long‑term shelter project.

Polk County's Community, Family & Youth Services faces mounting pressures from rising juvenile detention costs and increased meal service rates, prompting tough decisions to maintain essential services.

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#PolkCounty #IA #BudgetChallenges #YouthServices #CitizenPortal

Oregon Youth Authority says Professional Standards Office backlog largely cleared; agency details system reforms Oregon Youth Authority reported reducing a backlog of roughly 733 age cases to 28 through system changes, monthly reconciled lists and mandatory 60‑day follow‑up; the subcommittee accepted the report and asked for continued reporting on remaining unsigned investigations.

The Oregon Youth Authority has dramatically slashed its backlog of age cases from 733 to just 28 through innovative reforms and collaboration.

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#OR #PolicyTransparency #YouthServices

Votes at a glance: Cook County board approves multiple contracts, grants and a new environmental justice framework The Board approved remote participation, multiple grouped consent items and committee referrals; it accepted a HUD disaster recovery grant, approved a temporary contract renewal for juvenile shelter services and adopted the county’s first environmental justice policy framework.

The Cook County Board just made waves by approving critical contracts, a new environmental justice policy, and even allowing remote participation for members—big moves for the community!

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#CookCounty #IL #EnvironmentalJustice #CookCountyHumanRights #YouthServices

Committee hears governor's FY2026–27 public safety budget, agencies request new funds for fentanyl response, juvenile services and corrections pay The Operations Committee reviewed the governor's FY2026–27 public safety budget proposal, hearing presentations from the Governor's Office, FDLE, the Department of Juvenile Justice and the Department of Corrections. Agencies requested targeted funding for fentanyl enforcement, juvenile education and inmate health and pay increases for corrections staff.

Florida's proposed public safety budget for FY2026–27 reveals a staggering $117.4 billion plan, aiming to tackle pressing issues like fentanyl trafficking and juvenile services while addressing critical pay needs for corrections staff.

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#FL #CriminalJusticeReform #YouthServices

Centre County commissioners approve grants, contracts and planning agreements in routine votes Commissioners approved multiple routine items including a juvenile probation grant, a youth detention contract, a 9‑1‑1 interconnectivity grant, a Center Region Planning Agency MOU, and several consent agenda items; Thomson Reuters/Westlaw contract was added to next week’s consent agenda and the board reappointed a citizen to an advisory board.

Centre County commissioners just approved crucial grants and contracts to enhance youth services, emergency communications, and regional planning—essential steps for a stronger community!

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#CentreCounty #PA #EmergencyCommunications #CentreCountyJustice #YouthServices

An aerial shot of Grand Rapids set above text that reads: Spring Institute for Youth Services: Thursday, March 19 - Friday, March 20, in Grand Rapids. Registration now open! With MLA's colorful logo in the lower right corner. Youth-inspired graphics decorate the image.

Spring Institute 2026 is back March 19-20! It’s Michigan’s premier spot for 250+ youth librarians to swap ideas, explore new exhibits, and build community.

Pro-tip: The Early Bird rate is live NOW through Feb 13!
Register here: ow.ly/F4Wc50XWLXp

#MLASpringInstitute #YouthServices #MiLibraries

Clearfield County approves new payment arrangement for Central County Youth Center Clearfield County commissioners approved an ownership agreement with the Central County Youth Center that establishes a $68,354 contribution and a $667 per-diem rate, a change prompted by state reimbursement rules requiring payment based on actual days of use.

Clearfield County has just approved a groundbreaking funding agreement with the Central County Youth Center, shifting to a new pay-per-day model that could reshape youth services in the region.

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#ClearfieldCounty #PA #CommunitySupport #GovernmentFunding #YouthServices

Three shelves. Top shelf has stuffed polar bear and two stuffed penguin toys. Second shelf has a poster of a polar bear and penguins on a snowy hill and the third shelf has picture books about penguins and polar bears.

This is my book display for January. "Polar Bears & Penguins". #library #books #YouthServices #PictureBooks #ChildrensLibrary

House panel reviews DCF budget adjustments as shelters, transport and crisis-care costs rise Department for Children and Families officials told the appropriations committee they face rising transportation and subsidized-adoption costs, requested $2 million for shelter operations and sought funds to sustain crisis-stabilization and secure youth-treatment capacity.

Vermont's Department for Children and Families is requesting $2 million to tackle rising shelter and crisis-care costs as they strive to support over 200,000 residents each year.

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#VT #HousingSupport #CrisisCare #YouthServices #CitizenPortal #VermontChildren

Mifflin County approves $3 million school redevelopment cooperation, $1 million courthouse swap and several contracts and grants Commissioners approved cooperative agreements with the Mifflin County School District that allocate $3 million to a redevelopment sports-complex project and repurpose $1 million for courthouse renovation; the board also approved contracts for legal counsel, dark fiber, cleaning services, a $97,568 state food pantry grant, a CDBG administrative agreement, and multiple personnel actions.

Mifflin County just approved a $3 million sports-complex project and a $1 million courthouse renovation, alongside several key contracts and grants that could reshape the community!

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#PA #CommunityDevelopment #PublicFunding #MifflinCountySchools #YouthServices #CitizenPortal

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Drop-In Centers HOMEN Where to Turn Guide 24/7 Homeless Outreach Hotline 215-232-1984 Office of Homeless Services Access Points: For access to permanent shelter, go to Apple Tree Family Center 1430 Cherry 7am-3pm St. Mon-Fri Roosevelt Darby Center 804N Broad St. 7am-3pm Mon-Fri Veteran's Center* 213-217 N 4th St 8:30am-4pm Mon-Fri After-hours Emergency Shelters If you are... Go to... Located at.. Open at.. Male |1701 W Lehigh Ave. Mike Hinson Center Office of Homeless Services, 215-686-4700 • Human Trafficking Hotline 24/7, 1-888-373-7888 3PM Female House of Passage 111 N 49th St. 5PM A Couple Navigation Center 427 N 63rd St. 7PM With Children Red Shield 715N Broad St. 5PM As available: showers, laundry, meals additional resources Mental Health Support e 24/7 Suicide prevention hotline - 988 • 24/7 Crisis hotline - 215-686-4420 24/7 Crisis Response Centers • Hub of Hope. Proiect HOME, 1400 Arch St, Suburban Station Concourse - Lower Level, 215-309-5225 ◦ Nov. 1st-April 15th, open Mon- Sun, 7AM-4PM ◦ April 16th-0ct. 31st, open Mon- Fri, 7AM-4PM ◦ Closed on holidays . Grace Café, Arch Street Methodist Church, 55 N Broad St, 215-568-625C ◦ Open Mon-Thurs, 8:45AM-2PM o To-go meals: Sun 5PM-6PM ○ Temple University Episcopal Hospital, 215-707-1200, 100 E Lehigh Ave ◦ Hall Mercer Mental Health, 215- 829-5249, 245 S 8th St • Walk-ins at 3125 N Broad St, Mon- Sun, 11AM-6PM, 267-219-8801 ○ Psych evaluations, short term prescriptions, referrals to rehab and therapy • St. John's Hospice, 1221 Race St ○ Men only, 365 days a year, 12PM- 2:30PM ◦ NOT for crisis services or mental health emergencies Additional Resources For food, health, and human services, call 211 or text 898-211 e Complaints about shelters, call • Domestic Violence Hotline 24/7, 1- 866-723-3014 • Stranded Travelers Assistance go to an intake center on the first page Community Legal Services (CLS), Mon-Fri, 9AM-5PM, 215-981-370C Homeless Advocacy Project (HAP), 215-523-9595 or 1-800-837-2672 Youth Services • Emer…

#Philadelphia #Harmreduction #Homeless #Youthservices #Recoveryresources #Resources #Mutualaid

Escondido zoning administrator approves YMCA conditional‑use modification to add EUSD programs, college satellite and youth clinic The zoning administrator approved PL25‑0130 for the YMCA at 1040 North Broadway to repurpose space for after‑school programming with Escondido Union School District, a National University satellite campus and an 11,000‑square‑foot Neighborhood Healthcare youth clinic; staff found the project complies with zoning and traffic thresholds and imposed conditions limiting clinic services and space.

Big changes are coming to the YMCA in Escondido as the zoning administrator approves plans for a satellite college campus, after-school programs, and a youth clinic, all designed to better serve the community!

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#EscondidoSanDiegoCounty #CA #CitizenPortal #YouthServices