County highlights prevention programs, a pilot resource center and foundation support

Aug 24, 2026

Officials described local prevention and reentry programs — a Neighborhood Resource Center, school‑based TIPS pilot, and juvenile leadership council — and said the department secured grants and foundation support to expand services; a grant mentioned from OJJDP had a garbled dollar figure in the transcript and is unconfirmed.

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Speakers described community programs intended to prevent out‑of‑home placements and support reentry, and they noted external funding sources that will support piloted services in Chester and elsewhere.

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