Discussion and possible action to accept a FY 25 Truancy Prevention and Intervention Program grant in the amount of $16,541.54 from the Office of the Governor as developed, prepared, written and submitted by the Justice of the Peace, PCT.4 in conjunction with the CAA Grant writer to continue to divert at-risk truant juveniles from entering into the criminal justice system, and designating the Webb County Judge as the authorized official; and any other matters incident thereto. This grant requires no matching and/ or in-kind requirements; and, furthermore, the difference in salary and fringe benefits will be paid from Account #2014-2180-001-410000 (Juvenile Case Manager fund). Thus, there is no impact to the general fund. All required documents were sent to the Economic Development Department and were found in compliance with the Single Point of Contact (SPOC) policy. [Requested by Judge Jose R. Salinas, Justice of the Peace, Pct. 4; Grant Account# 2734] 

Issue: Truancy can be considered a gateway to juvenile delinquency and is a nationwide problem that negatively affects not only the delinquent youth and their families but also adversely impacts schools, neighborhoods, and the local community at large. In addition, youth at-risk for juvenile delinquency who enter into the juvenile justice system tend to face limited future career, educational, and other socio-economic prospects, especially in the South Texas area.
 
Solution: Grant award to continue to provide prevention, diversion, and intervention strategies through the court of the Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4 in Laredo/Webb County area.
 
Result: Increased focus on diversion strategies to steer at-risk juveniles from the juvenile and criminal justice system.

The purpose of the grant is to develop effective prevention, diversion, and intervention strategies in the area of juvenile delinquency at and through the efforts of the court of the Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4. 

The Webb County Commissioners' Court authorized the submission of this grant on January 13, 2025. Fiscal Impact: This grant is applied for on a yearly basis.