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CRIS Program - Multipurpose Juvenile Homes
 
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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