RESOLUTION NO. 607
AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH CORNELL COOPERATIVE EXTENSION REGARDING THE PROVISION OF JUVENILE JUSTICE PREVENTION SERVICES
Introduced: 10/15/24
By Social Services Committee:
WHEREAS, The Commissioner of the Department for Children, Youth and Families has requested authorization to enter into an agreement with Cornell Cooperative Extension regarding the provision of juvenile justice prevention services for the Strengthening Families and Urban 4-H Programs in the amount of $129,000 for a term commencing January 1, 2025 and ending December 31, 2025, with two additional one-year options to renew, and
WHEREAS, The Commissioner has indicated that the Strengthening Families Program is an evidence-based program designed to strengthen parenting skills, build family strengths, and prevent teen substance abuse and other behavior problems for youth ages 10 through 15 who are at risk of detention and/or foster care placement, and
WHEREAS, The Commissioner has also indicated that the 4-H Youth Development Program consists of a team of educators who will deliver 4-H programming to youth aged five through 18 years of age involved in prevention services and attending school, as well as other at-risk youth identified within Albany County, now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, By the Albany County Legislature that the County Executive is authorized to enter into an agreement with Cornell Cooperative Extension, Voorheesville, NY 12186 regarding the Strengthening Families and Urban 4-H Programs in the amount of $129,000 for a term commencing January 1, 2025 and ending December 31, 2025, with two additional one-year options to renew, and, be it further
RESOLVED, That the County Attorney is authorized to approve said agreement as to form and content, and, be it further
RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the County Legislature is directed to forward certified copies of this resolution to the appropriate County Officials.