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Commission approves $3,500 for CCCS Discovery House youth program
Summary
The Commission approved a $3,500 contribution to CCCS Discovery House for FY 2026–2027, with staff and the county attorney noting the program provides local placements for juveniles and reduces transport and detention costs.
The Anaconda-Deer Lodge County Commission voted 5-0 on July 7 to provide $3,500 to CCCS Discovery House for fiscal year 2026–2027. CEO Bill Everett recommended the recurring donation, calling Discovery House a "last option for a lot of kids" and praising staff who operate the program. County Attorney Morgan Smith, who disclosed employment with CCCS, reiterated that Discovery House provides important local placement options that reduce the need for transports to distant juvenile detention facilities.
Commissioners approved the funding after a short staff presentation and disclosure of the county's relationship with CCCS. The payment is intended to support placement and facility use by county juvenile services when needed.
