County grant writer urges securing funding to keep juvenile early‑intervention program

Feb 17, 2026

County grant writer Gus Bernetti told commissioners the restorative‑justice early‑intervention program that helps truant youth is funded through 2026 by ARPA but needs new funding for 2027; he said staff are meeting with RJA and pursuing applicable grants, including learning from past COPS grant winners.

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County grant writer Gus Bernetti briefed the Crawford County Board of Commissioners on a set of active grant efforts, highlighting an RJA‑run early‑intervention program that provides transportation, counseling and court‑appearance support to truant youth.

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