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Commissioners approve juvenile services purchase agreements as county seeks more placement options
Summary
The board approved purchase-of-service agreements for children and youth services and juvenile detention contracts for 7/1/2025–6/30/2026, citing a shortage of juvenile placement options and the need for multiple contracts to expand choices.
Bedford County Commissioners approved two separate purchase-of-service agreements on Nov. 18 intended to ensure continuity of placements for youth under county custody.
The first agreement, approved on recommendation of Christopher Brasco, authorizes a purchase-of-service arrangement between Bedford County Children & Youth Services and the county juvenile probation office for the period July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. Unidentified Speaker 1 moved the approval and the motion carried.
The second action authorized a purchase-of-service agreement for juvenile detention services, entered Oct. 9, 2025, effective July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026, based on the recommendation of Christopher Gresko. Commissioners discussed that it has become increasingly difficult to find sufficient juvenile placements; having more contracts in place provides additional options when needed and supports rehabilitation with an eventual goal of returning juveniles to the community setting.
No specific contract dollar amounts or vendor names for juvenile detention placements were included in the discussion recorded in the meeting minutes provided.
