Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the approval of The Purpose Project resolution for Juvenile Services.

Williamson County Juvenile Services is applying for $20,000.00 in grant funds through the Office of the Governor-Criminal Justice Division.  Approval to apply for this grant was received by the Williamson County Commissioners Court on 01/26/2021.  If the grant funding is awarded, the Juvenile Services department will partner with The Catalyst Collective to administer The Purpose Project, a 6-week early intervention program that will implement Developmental Relationships and SPARKS research into their framework. The Purpose Project will provide one on one mentoring to help an enrolled youth build Developmental Relationships at home, in their schools and in their community.  These relationships will not only support and encourage their goals but also help identify, nourish and engage their SPARKS.  In doing so, The Purpose Project will prevent and divert these youth from the Juvenile Justice system.