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County pitches reentry, 'doors' sites, youth programs and economic supports — JCOD and partner departments seek continued funding
Summary
Judge Sonia Armstead (JCOD), Youth Development and the Department of Economic Opportunity described programs aimed at reentry, warm‑landing sites, fire‑camp workforce pathways and youth diversion. Leaders asked supervisors to sustain one‑time funds and restore programs that face sunset or federal uncertainty.
A cluster of presentations on Feb. 21 focused on reentry, community‑based youth development, workforce supports and local economic programs and asked the board to preserve and extend one‑time funds as federal and state grants shift.
Judge Sonia Armstead, director of the Department of Justice Care and Opportunities (JCOD), outlined reentry and diversion programming including the Justice Connect support center (a 7‑day call center), reentry intensive case management (RICMS), CareFirst Community Investment (CFCI) grants to local organizations, and plans for warm‑landing services adjacent to Men’s Central Jail. Armstead said JCOD must convert one‑time ARPA and other funds into more…
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