How Are Juvenile Probation Programs Funded?
Juvenile probation programs are funded by a combination of sources, including local general fund, state subvention grants, and federal funds. The most significant state funding source is the Juvenile Justice Crime Prevention Act (JJCPA) grant program administered by the Board of Corrections. In 2003-04, this program provided $100 million for crime prevention programs. The most significant source of federal funds is the federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) block grant, which has historically provided approximately $200 million for probation services. Data on county general fund spending for probation services statewide are not available. Before the establishment of the TANF block grant, county juvenile probation services were partially supported by federal Title IV-A funds (named after the section of the Social Security Act authorizing the funding program). However, this program was eliminated in 1995. In order to restore juvenile probation services, the Legislature en
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