Juvenile Justice and Youth Development Policy Board vacancies

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors announces four vacancies on the Johnson County Juvenile Justice and Youth Development Policy Board.

One vacancy is for a person categorized as “business, parents, residents or youth” for a three-year term beginning Oct. 1, 2023, and expiring Sept. 30, 2026. Two vacancies are representatives of a social service agency for a three-year term beginning upon appointment and expiring Sept. 30, 2026. One vacancy is for a representative of the juvenile court system.

Johnson County to offer youth development grants to nonprofits

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors is accepting applications for Juvenile Justice and Youth Development (JJYD) programming for the FY24 – FY25 grant cycle. Up to $96,000 of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds will be awarded to non-profit organizations providing evidence-based, trauma-informed, culturally-responsive youth development and delinquency prevention services to Johnson County youth 10-16 years of age.