RESOLUTION NO. 422
AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE RESEARCH FOUNDATION FOR THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK REGARDING THE NEW YORK STATE SUPERVISION AND TREATMENT SERVICES FOR JUVENILES PROGRAM
Introduced: 11/10/25
By Social Services Committee:
WHEREAS, The Commissioner of the Department for Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) has requested authorization to enter into an agreement with the Research Foundation for the State University of New York, University at Albany (SUNY Albany) regarding research and assessment of juvenile justice outcomes and goals as they pertain to detention, placements, and reductions in racial and ethnic disparities in an amount not to exceed $46,038 for a term commencing October 1, 2025 and ending September 30, 2026, and
WHEREAS, The Commissioner has indicated that the agreement would allow for a joint project with DCYF, the Department of Probation, and SUNY Albany for the purposes of reviewing and analyzing data pertaining to juvenile justice programs and initiatives to ensure the impact and design reach provides the best outcomes for youth and their families, now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, By the Albany County Legislature that the County Executive is authorized to enter into an agreement with the Research Foundation for the State University of New York, University at Albany regarding research and assessment of juvenile justice outcomes and goals as they pertain to detention, placements, and reductions in racial and ethnic disparities in an amount not to exceed $46,038 for a term commencing October 1, 2025 and ending September 30, 2026, 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 the resolution the appropriate County Officials.