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County approves renewals for juvenile placements and in‑home services, including local aftercare programs
Summary
Lawrence County commissioners approved four renewal contracts for juvenile placement and in‑home services: secured detention options (Central Counties Youth Center and Jefferson County, Ohio), and locally run aftercare and life‑skills programs operated by Human Services Center (New Castle) and Lawrence County Social Services (LCAP).
The Lawrence County Board of Commissioners on June 17 approved four renewal agreements that maintain placement and community services options for juvenile probation cases.
Juvenile probation director Lisa (last name not specified in the record) described the contracts as renewals the office has used in prior years. The agreements include: a secured‑detention contract with Central Counties Youth Center (out‑of‑county secure facility; not previously used by the county), a secured‑detention contract with Jefferson County, Ohio (Steubenville), and two in‑home/community programs closer to home — one with Human Services Center (New Castle) providing aftercare liaison and in‑home stabilization, and one with Lawrence County Social Services (LCAP) running in‑home programs including an after‑school/aftercare cognitive behavioral program and a life‑skills program for older youth.
Lisa told commissioners that finding available secure beds is increasingly difficult and the county needs a range of options. She said Jefferson County, Ohio, has accommodated the county in the past and that cross‑state use is acceptable to state oversight authorities.
Why it matters: The renewals preserve capacity for secure detention when needed and sustain local services designed to prepare youth for reunification and independent living, potentially reducing future placements and recidivism.
Votes and next steps: Commissioners approved resolutions 128, 129, 130 and 131 in a single motion and roll call. Probation staff will continue to manage placements and coordinate with contracted providers.
