Youth Service Bureau (YSB) Grant Program

Youth Service Bureau (YSB) Grant Program is sponsored by Connecticut Department of Children and Families (DCF). This program assists Connecticut municipalities and private youth-serving organizations designated to act as agents for municipalities in establishing, maintaining, or expanding Youth Service Bureaus.

Services include administrative support, research, resource development, community involvement, youth advocacy, and direct services such as counseling, recreational activities, and preventive programs for youth ages birth to 18. The City of Bridgeport Youth Service Department subcontracts and provides direct services for prevention activities including the Lighthouse Program which has after-school and summer sites.

S T A T E O F C O N N E C T I C U T # D E P A R T M E N T O F C H I L D R E N A N D F A M I L I E S # Application for Funds Directions # YOUTH SERVICE BUREAU GRANT PROGRAM # (July 1, 2025 – June 30, 202 6) # Purpose: To assist municipalities or private agencies serving # youth, which are designated to act as agents for such # municipalities , in establishing, maintaining or # expanding such Youth Service Bureaus.

# Applications Due: (5:00 p. m. on May 15, 202 5) # Published: (April 1 , 2025) State Fiscal Year 2 02 6 Youth Service Bureau Grant Application Directions I.

Purpose and General Information ................................ ................................ ......................

3 II. Overview ................................ ................................

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Who May Apply? ................................ ................................

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Grant Award Period ................................ ................................ ................................

........... 3 V. Available Funds and Local Match Requirements ................................

............................. 4 VI. Required Program Evaluation, Data Collection and Professional Learning Activities ....

4 VII. Deadline and Use of Application Forms ................................ ................................

........... 4 VIII. Additional Obligations of Grantee ................................

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Due Dates and Ongoing Reporting ................................ ................................ ...................

5 X. Freedom of Information Act ................................ ................................

.............................. 5 XI. Management Control of the Program and Grant Consultation Role of DCF Personnel ...

5 XII. Technical Assistance ................................ ................................

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Application Requirements and Format ................................ ................................ ..............

5 XIV. Directions for Completing Application Form ................................ ................................

... 5 Title Page ................................ ................................

................................ ............................ 6 Section I - YSB Grant Application ................................

................................ ..................... 6 Section II - YSB Profile ................................

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6 Section III - YSB Contact Information ................................ ................................ ...............

7 Section IV - YSB Demographic Information ................................ ................................ .....

7 Section V - YSB Staffing ................................ ................................ ................................

.... 8 Section VI - YSB Programming ................................ ................................

......................... 9 Section VII - Juvenile Diversion ................................ ................................

....................... 10 Section VIII - Court Ordered Community Service ................................ ...........................

11 Section IX - YSB Educational Support ................................ ................................ ............

11 Section X - Teen Male Specific Programming ................................ ................................ .

11 Section XI - YSB Advisory Board ................................ ................................ ....................

12 Section XII - Administrative Core Unit Functions ................................ ........................... 14 Section XIII - SFY26 Budget Projections ................................

................................ ........ 16 Section XIV - Attestation/Certifications ................................

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Directions for Completing Impact Plan ................................ ................................ ...........

18 State Fiscal Year 2 02 6 Youth Service Bureau Grant Application Directions I. Purpose and General Information The purpose of the Youth Service B ureau (YSB ) Grant Program is to assist municipalities and private youth -serving organizations designated to act as agents for municipalities in establishing, maintaining or expanding such YSBs.

Local communities began to develop YSBs in the 1960’s as a response to a growing number of issues affecting youth. The role of the YSBs has been expanded to include both advocacy and coordination of a comprehensive service delivery system for youth. YSBs are organized 1.

Administrative services, including an assessment of youth needs and the coordination 2.

Direct services for youth that may include: • recreational activities; • individual and group counseling; • parent training and family therapy; • work placement and employment counseling; • alternative and special educational opportunities; • teen pregnancy services; • suspension/expulsion services; • diversion from juvenile justice services; • preventive programs including youth pregnancy, youth suicide, viole nce, alcohol • programs that develop positive youth involvement.

3. Administrative core unit functions which include: • Research and Assessment; • Management & Administration. Additionally, each YSB is required to have an advisory board responsible for making recommendations on overall policy and program direction of the YSB.

The list of YSBs eligible for state grants can be located on the Department of Children & Families website at the following link: Youth Service Bureau (ct. gov) The grant award is for the two -year period July 1, 20 25, through June 30, 20 27. Each grantee must submit an annual budget for approval by the Connecticut State Department of Children and Families (DCF ).

Funding is contingent on the amount of YSB funds available in each state budget year. State Fiscal Year 2 02 6 Youth Service Bureau Grant Application Directions V. Available Funds and Local Match Requirements Each YSB is eligible for a minimum grant of $14,000.

YSBs that received a grant in excess of $15,000 in 1994 -95 are eligible for a proportionate share of the remaining appropriation. Additionally, each municipality must contribute an amount equal to the amount of the state grant, of which no less than 50 % of the contribution shall be from funds appropriated by the Municipality . The remaining amount may be matched with other funds or in -kind services.

Funding for each State Fiscal Year will be awarded only after the state budget is finalized. VI. Required Program Evaluation, Data Collection and Professional Learning Activities 1.

Participate in the monitoring process, which is a requirement for all new YSB directors. Participants are required to participate in all training sessions required by 2.

Participate in meetings, during which DCF will facilitate a review of the progress on the data reporting system and performance measures, to ensure the system and measures are meeting the needs of the grantees, and that children and youth are better off as a result of these accountability efforts. 3.

Provide accurate and timely reports in such form, in such manner and in such time as prescribed by the Commissioner of DCF regarding the referral or diversion of children and youth from the juvenile justice system, as well as the provision of programs, opp ortunities and activities for all youth to function as responsible members of their communities. 4. Implement the use of the Ohio Scales for youth screening tool.

Pursuant to State Statute , a YSB is required to assess the needs of youth, the availability of services and resources, and development and maintenance of data, in a manner satisfactory to DCF , that is necessary to determine and evaluate the impact of its administrative and services delivery programs. When a YSB collects student data, a consent form executed by the parent or guardian is required.

The consent form must contain a statement addre ssing confidentiality of the information collected. VII. Deadline and Use of Application Forms The application must be received by 5:00 p.

m. on May 1 5, 2025 . Applications received past the deadline will not be processed without prior written request to , and approval of , Potential grantees will be required to submit a completed application via a personalized link .

VIII . Additional Obligations of Grantee All grantees are hereby notified that the grant to be awarded is subject to contract compliance requirements as set forth in C. G.

S. Sections 4a -60 and 4a -60a and Sections 4a -68j et seq. of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies (RCSA).

Furthermore, the grantee must submit periodic reports of its employment and subcontracting practices in such form, in such manner and in such time as may be prescribed by the CCHRO. State Fiscal Year 2 02 6 Youth Service Bureau Grant Application Directions IX. Due Dates and Ongoing Reporting It is the responsibility of all grantees to complete all requirements in the timeframe determined by the DCF.

YSBs are required to submit data quarterly and a final report of grant expenditures every fiscal year. DCF reserves the right to withhold or reduce funding based on late submission of required X. Freedom of Information Act All of the information provided in a proposal submitted in response to this application for funds is subject to the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act Sections 1 -200 et seq.

, (FOIA). The FOIA declares that except as provided by federal law or st ate statute, records maintained or kept on file by any public agency (as defined in the statute) are public records and every person has the right to inspect such records and receive a copy of such records. XI.

Management Control of the Program and Grant Consultation Role of DCF Personnel The grantee must have complete management control of this grant. While DCF staff may be consulted for their expertise, they will not be directly responsible for the selection of sub - grantees or vendors, nor will they be directly involved in the expenditure and payment of XII.

Technical Assistance Technical Assistance is available to answer questions regarding the application proc ess . At any time, all YSB’s will be able to access help by contacting : support@ctyouthservices. org - content of the application or budget .

info@dillingerrad. org - any technicalities or questions on the Impact Plan. XII I.

Application Requirements and Format The online application must contain the following components: • Application (via an individualized link) o Advisory Board Composition Report o CHRO completed Certification • Improvement Plan (via an individualized link) The application link will be sent to each YSB Executive Director from info@dillingerrad. org . If you would like it sent to a different person, please contact Dillinger.

The link is specific to your organization. If you are not the individual who will complete the survey you may share it within your organization. Multiple staff members may work on the same application via the link but should do so one at a time.

Your link cannot be shared for other YSB's use. XIV. Directions for Completing Application Form This Section provides directions for completing the Application Form for the YSB Grant.

All questions in the application are mandatory and must be completed in order to advance through the application . However, the link that you have been sent to complete the State Fiscal Year 2 02 6 Youth Service Bureau Grant Application Directions application is a unique link for your organization, as a result you can begin the application and then leave and return at a later time if needed.

Many questions in the application have follow -up questions depending on the answers chosen. Follow -up questions will appear as answers are selected. All follow -up questions are also mandatory.

To navigate through the application, you must enter responses before proceeding. You can navigate back and forth via the buttons at the bottom of each screen: The following application must be completed by 5pm Thursday 5/15/25 to ensure continued DCF funding throughout the year. All questions in the application are mandatory and must be completed in order to advance through the application.

However, the link that yo u have been sent to complete the application is a unique link for your organization, as a result you can begin the application and then leave and return at a later time if needed. Many questions in the application have follow -up questions depending on the answers chosen. Follow -up questions will appear as answers are selected.

All follow -up questions are also mandatory. If you have any technical questions or issues while completing the application please contact info@dillingerrad. org.

If you have any conten t questions or issues while completing the application please contact Michelle Milczanowski at support@ctyouthservices. org. To review the guidelines as indicated in regulations referenced in 10 -19m -2 (a,b), see the following link.

State Statute 10 -19m Application instructions, budget documents and training information can be found at: CYSA Website Application Instructions Section I - YSB Grant Application • To select and apply for multiple DCF Grant Funds, click the applicable checkboxes to the left of the desired funds: • Please enter the Confirmation Code from the required application training: ________ • Which YSB are you representing?

Select your YSB from the list. • What is your role at the YSB? • Please provide an email address where you can be contacted if there are any questions with your submission?

State Fiscal Year 2 02 6 Youth Service Bureau Grant Application Directions Section III - YSB Contact Information This section will collect the contact information for the main YSB contacts. You will be asked to identify which in role(s) each contact serves. Each YSB must provide a primary contact for your municipality and the person responsible for programming, data and finances/budget.

Smaller YSB’s may have a single staff proving all YSB functions, larger YSB’s may have several staff to identify. o Primary Program Contact o Primary Financial Contact o Secondary Program Contact o Secondary Financial Contact 2. Phone number of YSB Director 4.

Which of the following roles will the YSB Director fill? (check all that apply) 5. Name of secondary organizational contact 6.

Phone number of secondary organizational contact. 7. Email of secondary organizational contact.

8. Which of the following roles will the secondary organizational contact fill? (check all 9.

Name of tertiary organizational contact. 10. Phone number of tertiary organizational contact.

11. Email of tertiary organizational contact. 12.

Which of the following roles will the tertiary organizational contact fill? (check all 13. Are there additional organizational contacts that you would like to share?

If “Yes” you will be given the option to add up to two additional contacts. Section IV - YSB Demographic Information Reminder: Some questions in this section may have follow -up questions depending on the answers chosen, however, follow -up questions will only appear as answers are selected. 14.

The structure of your YSB would be best described as which of the following? o Department of a municipality(s) • Which best describes your municipal -based YSB? o The YSB is an independent department.

o The YSB is housed within a larger department (example: Social Services) o Contracted organization • What is the name of the contracted organization? • Please describe the structure of your YSB.

State Fiscal Year 2 02 6 Youth Service Bureau Grant Application Directions Section V - YSB Staff ing Reminder: Some questions in this section may have follow -up questions depending on the answers chosen, however, follow -up questions will only appear as answers are selected. 15. Which towns does your organization represent as a YSB?

(check all that apply) 16. How many hours a week is your YSB able to be open and/or provide programming to o 10 or less hours per week o 41 or more hours per week 17. What was the total YSB Budget for FY24 -25?

(Please include all funding sources in the total, DCF grant, municipal funding, outside grants, donations, fees etc.) _____ Enter whole dollar amount. 18. Based on your organization's per week FTE (full time equivalent), the YSB director or equivalent (individual responsible for the YSB) is...

19. What is the YSB Director's (or equivalent) salary range? 20.

What is the YSB Director's (or equivalent) highest level of education completed? 21. Based on your organization's per week FTE, how many additional unique full -time staff (besides the YSB Director) work in your organization?

o 7 or more State Fiscal Year 2 02 6 Youth Service Bureau Grant Application Directions 22. Based on your organization's per week FTE, how many unique part -time staff work in 22a. What is the total equivalent FTE of all part -time staff combined?

(example: If FTE for your organization equals 40 hours and you have 2 part -time staff that each work 20 hours, your organization's total equivalent FTE of all part -time staff would be 1) Section VI - YSB Programming Reminder: Some questions in this section may have follow -up questions depending on the answers chosen, however, follow -up questions will only appear as answers are selected. 23.

Which of the following populations does your YSB typically serve through programming? (check all that apply) o Middle school -age youth 24. Please indicate which of the following programs are offered by your YSB and whether they are provided through direct services, referral/contractual means, or both?

Please see Glossary (Appendix A), which can also be found in the Budget spreadsheet , for definitions and sample activitie s.

Volunteer & Community Service Programs Behavioral Health Evaluations Mental Health Evaluations Substance Use Evaluations Family Counseling/Therapy Individual Counseling/Therapy Family Homelessness Support Minor Homelessness Support Teen Center/Drop -In Center Work Placement Programs and Employment Counseling/Training Juvenile Diversion Programs State Fiscal Year 2 02 6 Youth Service Bureau Grant Application Directions Youth Leadership Programs Positive Youth Involvement/Youth Self -Advocacy Programs Prevention Programs/Basic Needs Recreation/Leisure/Sports Programs Section VII - Juvenile Diversion Reminder: Some questions in this section may have follow -up questions depending on the answers chosen, however, follow -up questions will only appear as answers are selected.

25. Does your community have an active Juvenile Review Board? • Who runs the Juvenile Review Board in your community?

• Does your YSB participate in the Juvenile Review Board process? • Does the YSB and DCF receive data from the Juvenile Review Board in o Both the YSB and DCF receive data from the JRB o DCF receives data from the JRB but the YSB does not o The YSB receives data from the JRB but DCF does not o Neither YSB nor DCF receive data from the JRB 26. Are there other juvenile diversion programs in your community besides the JRB?

▪ Where are the additional juvenile diversion programs based? • What other locations are additional Juvenile Diversion programs based? • What types of additional juvenile diversion programs are available in your community?

State Fiscal Year 2 02 6 Youth Service Bureau Grant Application Directions Section VIII - Court Ordered Community Service 27. Does your organization offer court ordered community service?

("Offering" could mean your organization connects youth with community partners that carry out community service OR your organization organizes and carries out community Section IX - YSB Educational Support Reminder: Some questions in this section may have follow -up questions depending on the answers chosen, however, follow -up questions will only appear as answers are selected. 28.

Which of the following education supports does your YSB offer? o Detention/Suspension/Expulsion Programs o Alternative and Special Education Opportunities ▪ What other educational support does your organization provide? 29.

Does your organization offer healthy relationships programming? ▪ What is the name of your healthy relationships programming? 30.

Does your organization offer intimate partner violence programming? ▪ What is the name of your intimate partner violence programming? 31.

Does your organization offer teens as parents programming? ▪ What is the name of your teens as parents programming? 32.

Does your organization offer teen pregnancy prevention programming? ▪ What is the name of your teen pregnancy prevention programming? Section X - Teen Male Specific Programming Reminder: Some questions in this section may have follow -up questions depending on the answers chosen, however, follow -up questions will only appear as answers are selected.

33. Does your organization offer healthy masculinity programming? ▪ What is the name of your healthy masculinity programming?

34. Does your organization offer healthy male relationships programming? ▪ What is the name of your healthy male relationships programming?

o No State Fiscal Year 2 02 6 Youth Service Bureau Grant Application Directions 35. Does your organization offer male intimate partner violence prevention ▪ What is the name of your male intimate partner violence programming? 36.

Does your organization offer male teens as parents programming? ▪ What is the name of your male teens as parents programming? 37.

Does your organization offer male teen pregnancy prevention programming? ▪ What is the name of your male teen pregnancy prevention programming? 38.

Does your organization have other teen male -specific programs? (example: Boys ▪ Please list other teen male -specific programming that your organization Section XI - YSB Advisory Board To review the guidelines as indicated in regulations referenced in 10 -19m -2 (a,b), see the following link for reference https://eregulations. ct.

gov/eRegsPortal/Browse/RCSA/Title_10Subtitle_10 - Composition Criteria: YSB Board composition must be , and remain , comprised of the • At least seven members. • At least one member under 21 -years -of -age (nonvoting member).

• Representatives from the school system, police department and a private youth - • At least one -third of the total membership from individuals who receive less than 50 percent of their income from delivering services to youth. • At least one member on the Board from each municipality served by the YSB.

Advisory Board Composition Report A separate document on the Advisory Board or Youth Commission must be submitted with the application in Question 39 .

The list should include at least the following information for each Board member: o Youth / School system representative o Police department representative o Private youth serving agency representative o Service consumer State Fiscal Year 2 02 6 Youth Service Bureau Grant Application Directions • Where a YSB serves more than one municipality, the membership list should also indicate that the Board includes a duly appointed representative from each Reminder: Some questions in this section may have follow -up questions depending on the answers chosen, however, follow -up questions will only appear as answers are selected.

39. Does your organization have an Advisory Board? • How does your organization plan to address the unmet guidelines regarding an Advisory Board?

Please include an expected timeframe in ▪ Please upload any relevant documents • Is your YSB Advisory Board currently active? • Please upload a file containing a complete list of current Advisory Board members, their contact information, and the organization or role the board member is representing.

▪ Please upload Advisory Board Composition Report • How does your organization plan to address the unmet guidelines regarding an active Advisory Board? Please include an expected timeframe in your response. ▪ Please upload any relevant documents • How frequently does your Advisory Board meet?

• Does your Advisory Board meet the guidelines as indicated in regulations referenced in 10 -19m -2 (a,b)? • Which of the following does your organization plan to do to address o Plan to address unmet guidelines to meet compliance ▪ How does your organization plan to address any unmet guidelines regarding an active Advisory Board?

Be sure to include the timeframe in which you plan to address any unmet ▪ Please upload any relevant documents o Plan to request a waiver (per 10 -19m(b)(3)) ▪ What is the rationale for your waiver request regarding any unmet guidelines? State Fiscal Year 2 02 6 Youth Service Bureau Grant Application Directions Section X II - Administrative Core Unit Functions In Connecticut, Youth Service Bureaus are mandated by C. G.

S. Sections 10 -19m through 10 -19p to provide five Administrative Core Unit (ACU) functions: 2. Research and Assessment 5.

Management & Administration Reminder: Some questions in this section may have follow -up questions depending on the answers chosen, however, follow -up questions will only appear as answers are selected. 40. How does your organization accomplish the Community Involvement ACU Function?

(check all that apply) o Local, regional and statewide engagement o Participation with local boards and coalitions o Mobilization, coordination, and collaboration of community partners o Empowerment of local community organizations o The Community Involvement ACU Function is not completed by anyone in our ▪ In what other ways does your organization accomplish Community Involvement ACU Functions? 41.

What parties are responsible for accomplishing the Community Involvement ACU Functions? (check all that apply) o YSB Director (or equivalent position) o Other YSB Staff Members o Other Community Entities o Other municipal staff member or municipal division 42. How does your organization accomplish the Resource Development ACU Function?

o Building of support network o Fostering engagement and support o The Resource Development ACU Function is not completed by anyone in our ▪ In what other ways does your organization accomplish Resource Development ACU Functions? State Fiscal Year 2 02 6 Youth Service Bureau Grant Application Directions 43. What parties are responsible for accomplishing the Resource Development ACU Functions?

(check all that apply) o YSB Director (or equivalent position) o Other YSB Staff Members o Other Community Entities o Other municipal staff member or municipal division 44. How does your organization accomplish the Research and Assessment ACU Function?

(check all that apply) o Gathering input (survey needs and requirements) from various sources o Facilitate community conversations o Review and analyze data o The Research and Assessment ACU Function is not completed by anyone in our ▪ In what other ways does your organization accomplish Research and Assessment ACU Functions? 45. What parties are responsible for accomplishing the Research and Assessment ACU Functions?

(check all that apply) o YSB Director (or equivalent position) o Other YSB Staff Members o Other Community Entities o Other municipal staff member or municipal division 46. How does your organization accomplish the Advocacy ACU Function?

(check all that o Advocate on the local and state level o Act as a voice for youth and related issues o Participate and/or testify at public hearings o Development of relationships with key local and state officials o Increase community awareness of youth needs o The Advocacy ACU Function is not completed by anyone in our community ▪ In what other ways does your organization accomplish Advocacy ACU Functions? 47.

What parties are responsible for accomplishing the Advocacy ACU Functions? o YSB Director (or equivalent position) o Other YSB Staff Members o Other Community Entities o Other municipal staff member or municipal division State Fiscal Year 2 02 6 Youth Service Bureau Grant Application Directions 48. How does your organization accomplish the Management and Administration ACU Function?

(check all that apply) o Staff recruitment and retention o Staff/Professional development o Oversight of programs and services (clinical supervision, JRB) o Program monitoring and evaluation o The Management and Administration ACU Function is not completed by anyone ▪ In what other ways does your organization accomplish Management and Administration ACU Functions? 49.

What parties are responsible for accomplishing the Management and Administration ACU Functions? (check all that apply) o YSB Director (or equivalent position) o Other YSB Staff Members o Other Community Entities o Other municipal staff member or municipal division Section XI II - SFY26 Budget Projections Please upload your organization's FY2 6 Budget file .

( Please provide Budget file as an Important Changes in SFY26 • You will be submitted a projected SFY26 projected budget BEFORE the passage of the Fiscal Year 202 6 state budget . Therefore, you will prepare your budget projections using the original allocations for SFY25. These amounts can be found in Appendix B - SFY25 Original Allocations.

You will be notified of any changes in awards with passage of the Fiscal Year 2026 state budget. You will report on actual allocations (and any subsequent adjustments) at the end of the fiscal year. • Budget categories have been revised in SFY26.

Be sure to review the Glossary sheet in the Budget file, which is also available as Appendix A – Glossary. The Excel spreadsheet for the budget was distributed with the Funding Opportunity Announcement . A copy can also be found on the CYSA website: https://www.

ctyouthservices. org/Data -Collection/ The Excel file contains several sheets: • Glossary – includes definitions and Sample Activities • Instructions for completing the budget form • Blank Budget Form State Fiscal Year 2 02 6 Youth Service Bureau Grant Application Directions You will use this form to fill in actual amounts spent and final award amounts (if the award amounts changed during the fiscal year).

Note: During the fiscal year a Budget Adjustment Request must be initiated ONLY if A) 20% or more change between Direct Services and Administrative activities (including Core Unit Functions, Administrative Fixed Costs and Administrative The Budget Adjustment Request form (including instructions) will be available on the CYSA website should you need it: https://www. ctyouthservices.

org/Data -Collection/ Section X IV - Attestation/Certifications The following questions must be signed under the authority of the Superintendent, Department Head, Town Manager, First Selectman, Mayor, or YSB Director.

Certification that Current Affirmative Action Packet is on File By typing my name below, I, the undersigned authorized official, hereby certify that the applying organization/agency has a current affirmative action packet on file with the Department of Children and Families.

The affirmative action packet is, by referen ce, part Statutory Requirement of Administrative Core Unit Functions By typing my name below, I, the undersigned authorized official, hereby recognize and support the statutory requirements and regulations of the Youth Service Bureau (C. G. S.

Sections 10 -19m through 10 -19p) to provide the five Administrative Core Unit (ACU) 2. Research and Assessment 5. Management & Administration By typing my name below, I, the undersigned authorized official; hereby certify that this Youth Service Bureau will comply with all contractual terms and conditions of the grant as presented in the assurances in Appendix C; Application for Funds Directions.

By typing my name below, I attest to all above requirements and certifications. I certify that the information submitted is in conformance with the instructions and is an accurate representation of the YSB's planned programs and services for the period July 1 , 2025, through June 30, 2026. A new form will be submitted if changes occur.

▪ You may save and return to complete the application. ▪ The application, including all required uploads, must be submitted by 5:00 p. m.

on May 1 5, 2025. State Fiscal Year 2 02 6 Youth Service Bureau Grant Application Directions XV. Directions for Completing Impact Plan The Impact Plan link will be sent to each YSB Executive Director from info@dillingerrad.

org . If you would like it sent to a different person, please contact Dillinger. The link is specific to your organization.

The plan includes a series of questions which will enable YSBs to provide DCF with an organizationally developed plan for improvements in one chosen area of your work. Every YSB will complete pages 1 , 2, 53 and 54 . Each YSB is asked to choose and focus on a specific topic area that will both meet the needs of their community and align with the structure and resources available within the YSB and the community.

Once you have chosen your Focus Area you must answers all the questions for that section (see page numbers below) . You need only select