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Hamilton County Office of Youth reports nearly 29,000 served in 2024; flags federal grant freeze as a risk
Summary
Office of Youth staff told commissioners the office served about 28,579 youth by year-end, expanded AI and workforce programs, increased male engagement, and warned that a recent federal order freezing some grants could threaten partner-funded services.
Hamilton County's Office of Youth reported Jan. 28 that it served nearly 29,000 young people in 2024 through a mix of workforce, education and enrichment programs, while officials warned that a recent federal executive order freezing some grant funding could affect nonprofit partners and county programs.
Director Michael Patton and Office of Youth staff outlined major 2024 accomplishments—expanded workforce placements, new tech and AI literacy programming, certification opportunities and partnerships with community groups—and described planned initiatives for 2025, including wellness-focused outreach and juvenile reentry employment pathways.
Sarah Gray, who led the operational portion of the presentation, said the office's end-of-December tally was about 28,579 youth and stressed the figure is fluid as recruitment and program delivery continue. "This year, we are pushing 29, almost 29,000," Gray said, listing programs…
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