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

Juvenile Services has applied for $12,000 in grant funds through the Officer of the Governor-Criminal Justice Division.  This is the third year of this grant application, and approval to apply for this grant was received by Williamson County Commissioners Court on 02/14/2023.

If the funding is awarded, the department will continue to partner with Catalyst Collective to administer The Purpose Project, a six-week early intervention program that implements Developmental Relationships and SPARKS research into their framework.  Through this grant, the Purpose Project will one-on-one mentoring to help 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 assist in diverting youth from entering the Juvenile Justice System.