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Albany County approves municipal agreements to fund youth bureau services for runaway and homeless youth
Summary
The board authorized agreements with county municipalities to fund youth bureau services that support youth development and runaway/homeless youth. Staff said residential stays average about 30 days while longer-term options are developed.
Albany County commissioners approved agreements with various municipalities to continue providing youth bureau services, including supports for runaway and homeless youth.
Clerk (S1) introduced the item and program staff (Miss Martin, S6) described the youth bureau's role: "The youth bureau provides, youth development as well as runaway and homeless youth support," she said, noting that municipalities deliver services to youth at risk of homelessness or delinquency. Staff said typical residential stays for runaway or homeless youth are about 30 days while the county seeks longer-term placements or independent-living plans.
The board moved and approved the agreements by voice vote. No specific contract dollar amounts were recorded in the transcript for the municipal pass-through arrangements; staff said they would pursue longer-term resources or placements on a case-by-case basis.
