Youth Diversion Program funding
Summary
The county's youth diversion program finished its first full year with a 91% success rate helping kids avoid the juvenile justice pipeline. The FY27 request is $76,456 — but none of it comes from the general fund; a state grant jumped 389% to nearly $49,000, with the rest from dedicated court costs and cities.
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Last discussed Jun 25, 2026.
Impact analysis
Zero general fund dollars requested — about 83-87% covered by dedicated revenues.
At-risk kids aged 10-16 countywide, plus taxpayers who avoid future juvenile justice costs.
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Commissioners Court BUDGET WORKSHOP — 2026-06-25
The county's youth diversion program finished its first full year with a 91% success rate helping kids avoid the juvenile justice pipeline. The FY27 request is $76,456 — but none of it comes from the general fund; a state grant jumped 389% to nearly $49,000, with the rest from dedicated court costs and cities.
Commissioners' Court Regular Meeting — 2026-01-14
The county is seeking grant money to keep funding the youth diversion coordinator position the state requires. Officials credited the program with a recent success story in the courts.
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