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Albany County committee approves contract with Together for Youth for nonsecure juvenile detention beds
Summary
The committee authorized a renewal agreement with Together for Youth (formerly Berkshire Farms) to provide nonsecure juvenile detention services, preserving five guaranteed beds for youth remanded by family court. The provider serves boys and girls ages 12–17; committee members said judges have limited alternatives for placement.
The Albany County committee approved an agreement with Together for Youth to continue nonsecure detention services for juveniles remanded by family court, a presenter told the panel.
The provider—identified in the meeting as Together for Youth and formerly known as Berkshire Farms—offers a guaranteed five beds for Albany County…
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