Summary
A $16,949 state grant funds the Youth Services Department's ongoing work on child sex trafficking prevention — awareness campaigns, a county-wide needs assessment, and training for human services providers.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 28, 2026.
Impact analysis
$16,949 in state grant funding, not budgeted until late 2025.
At-risk youth and the agencies that serve them across Tompkins County.
Mentions & discussions (4)
Workforce Diversity and Inclusion Committee - Regular Meeting — September 28, 2026
New state money — about $355,000 — will fund year-round jobs for at-risk youth ages 14-20, filling the gap after summer youth employment ends. Chris Sponn called it a smart investment that keeps kids off social services, out of emergency rooms, and out of jail.
Health and Human Services Committee - Regular Meeting — August 19, 2026
When Family and Children's Services ended the DAP program, the county lost its only contracted preventive program for kids under 11. The new CHOWC contract fills that gap for youth ages 7–18, serving up to 20 youth at a time with family-centered services to prevent foster care placement.
Health and Human Services Committee - Regular Meeting — February 18, 2026
Youth programs gain about $107,000 in state money, including a $16,949 grant for the county's ongoing work to protect young people from sex trafficking and exploitation.
Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committee - Regular Meeting — February 9, 2026
A $16,949 state grant funds the Youth Services Department's ongoing work on child sex trafficking prevention — awareness campaigns, a county-wide needs assessment, and training for human services providers.
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