| Title |
Multipurpose Juvenile Homes |
| Agency |
Department of Public Safety
|
| Web |
http://www.juvjus.state.nc.us/community_programs/multipurpose_juvenile_homes.html |
| Description |
The Multipurpose Juvenile Home Program is designed to provide staff secure long-term residential care as an alternative to secure Detention and Youth Development Centers. The Department contracts with private providers to operate the program. The first six (6) eight-bed facilities opened in 1993. The homes provide at least double staff coverage 24 hours a day plus a certified teacher and full-time family counselor for up to 240 days. Youth served are referred by the local juvenile court.Post release services are continued for 180 days after the youth has left the home. |
| Grantee Eligibility |
Sole source contract |
| Fund |
14060-1310 |
| State |
$3,334,864.00 |
| Federal |
Federal Amount not specified |
| Other |
Other Amount not specified |
| Funding Year |
FY 2009-2010 |
| Keywords |
juvenile delinquency, juvenile justice, youth |
| Assistance |
project grants |