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Juvenile services presenter outlines Pathway Prep, parent program and community partnerships
Summary
At the JERAC quarterly meeting, Jeremiah McAdams described a prevention-focused juvenile program called Pathway Prep, a five‑session parent curriculum pilot and partnerships with local agencies; staff said four juveniles are currently active and that sustaining funding is uncertain.
Jeremiah McAdams, presenting the juvenile grant report to the investment advisory council (JERAC) on Sept. 5, said the county’s juvenile services program is emphasizing early prevention through school- and community-based partnerships and new curricula. McAdams said four juveniles are currently active in services tied to the Why Try curriculum and related programs, and staff are piloting a program called Pathway Prep for older teens and young adults.
The Pathway Prep program is aimed at 16- to 20-year-olds and focuses on job-readiness: building résumés, practicing interview skills and connecting participants with openings. McAdams said staff use follow-up contacts and informal coaching — for example, helping a…
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