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JCPC hears program updates: 4-H WAY gains referrals; Boys & Girls Club reports none for March
Summary
At the April 13 meeting, 4-H WAY reported three new referrals and ongoing intake work while Boys & Girls Club reported zero new referrals for March; the council was told the JCPC funding cycle totals $98,177 from the state and county-committed funding levels were noted; members discussed transportation and detention cost increases.
The Warren County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council heard program updates at its April 13, 2026 meeting. Stacy Burns reported that 4-H WAY received three referrals in March and is working on intakes and scheduling Sentencing Circles; program staff asked for more volunteers to support circles and restitution work. Kayleigh Lynch reported that Boys & Girls Club received no new referrals for March and noted this was her final meeting representing the program; a written report was provided.
Central Area Consultant Eddie Crews told the council that Warren County JCPC is on a two-year state funding cycle totaling $98,177, allocated as $32,765 for Boys & Girls Club and $64,960 for 4-H WAY; he also noted county committed funding amounts of $3,277 for Boys & Girls Club and $87,726 for 4-H WAY. Crews urged members to notify him immediately if under-spending is detected so adjustments can be made to prevent loss of funds.
Members discussed operational issues including transportation for program participants and the county van. Frankie Crawford stressed the importance of being able to transport youths to programs and offered suggestions for van replacement. Stacy Burns said a van replacement request is in progress with Warren County Fleet and that purchase agreement processing is underway.
Juvenile Court Counselor Marie Chapman reported that relatively few youths are currently in the program, that schools remain the primary referral source, and that detention costs have increased to $330 per day for each juvenile detainee.
Program financial summaries and monthly reports were included in the meeting packet for both programs. The council discussed outreach options, including National Night Out and social media, to increase program visibility and referrals.
