Juvenile Detention Center Behavioral Health Services Funding

Juvenile Detention Center Behavioral Health Services Funding is sponsored by Kansas Department of Corrections (KDOC). This funding opportunity is a collaborative effort between KDOC and Juvenile Detention Centers to implement provisions for standardized risk and needs assessments, updated case plans, and access to behavioral health services for juveniles in detention.

Kansas Department of Corrections Announces Implementation of Grants Expanding Behavioral Health Services for Juveniles in Detention — Community & Field Services Kansas Department of Corrections Announces Implementation of Grants Expanding Behavioral Health Services for Juveniles in Detention Kansas Department of Corrections Announces Implementation of Grants Expanding Behavioral Health Services for Juveniles in Detention The Kansas Department of Corrections (KDOC) today announced the successful implementation of over $1.

4 million in grant funding, which has enabled juvenile detention centers across the state to provide vital mental health and substance use services to young people. The grants, established through the 2023 passage of House Bill 2021, address the significant behavioral health needs of juveniles and connect families to crucial support services sooner.

The Kansas Department of Corrections (KDOC) today announced the successful implementation of over $1. 4 million in grant funding, which has enabled juvenile detention centers across the state to provide vital mental health and substance use services to young people.

The grants, established through the 2023 passage of House Bill 2021, address the significant behavioral health needs of juveniles and connect families to crucial support services sooner. "This funding is a game-changer for our ability to effectively help Kansas youth in the justice system," said Megan Milner, KDOC Deputy Secretary.

"By identifying and addressing mental health and substance use needs early, we are providing a pathway for young people to receive the support they need to avoid future system involvement. For many detention centers, this is the first time they have had the capacity to offer these essential services".

This grant program utilizes the state’s Evidence-Based Programs fund to improve services in Kansas’ nine locally operated juvenile detention centers. Assessments conducted since the grants were implemented in 2023 have revealed a critical need: over 80% of youth admitted to a detention center have mental health or substance use disorders.

The grants are directly addressing this by funding timely assessments, case management, and behavioral health services. “These grants provide crucial funding to address the needs that may be influencing a youth’s behavior in the community, thus resulting in them coming to the attention of the justice system.

By getting them connected to services as early as possible, we can provide a structure of support for the youth and their family to hopefully change their trajectory in the juvenile justice system”, said Steve Stonehouse, Sedgwick County Director of Corrections.

The KDOC is responsible for the adult and juvenile correctional systems in the state, ensuring a safe and secure environment while providing opportunities for offenders to become productive members of society upon release.

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