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Reno County youth services reports rising demand, longer shelter stays and drug‑use concerns
Summary
Youth services staff told the county commission that detention and shelter populations rose in 2024, that the emergency shelter now houses some youth long‑term, and that staff are seeing more drug use (including fentanyl) among youth. Detention daily charges will rise to reflect costs; staff described community and school partnerships.
Joe, director of the countyE2—s youth services (name shorthand used in the meeting packet), told commissioners that fiscal 2024 ended with higher detention and shelter usage and that the county has adjusted operations to handle more complex youth needs.
He said the countyE2—s emergency shelter now houses some young people for extended periods — in some cases a year or more — because it is serving youth with both placement needs and criminal histories after statewide changes to residential placement options. That shift has required physical adjustments at the shelter, including converting a room…
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