
County youth department briefs commission on diversion and reentry programs
DYD outlined plans for a transitional support program for youth exiting foster care, where 40% experience homelessness.

DYD outlined plans for a transitional support program for youth exiting foster care, where 40% experience homelessness.

The supporting documents were not available when the agenda was posted and will be added when the county receives them.
Reviews covered contractors paid about $5.2 million by three county departments and found 11 issues.

Community Partners, paid about $2 million for Credible Messenger services, is asked to repay any excess billing.
Probation could not give completion dates for most outstanding items from a 2024 review of youth programming at the juvenile hall.

Auditors say the nonprofit billed rent above its approved budget without required approval and charged costs to the wrong years.
County auditors will help build a real-time system to track programs for youth in Probation facilities, delaying an IT review.