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Title 950 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES
Chapter 950-4-7 - DYS COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVERSION PROGRAM
Section 950-4-7-.04 - Background

Ala. Admin. Code r. 950-4-7-.04

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Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 1, October 31, 2024
Section 950-4-7-.04 - Background

Those drafting the Youth Services Act were concerned that the responsibility for developing and maintaining a comprehensive service and treatment system for delinquency programs should reflect a state-local partnership approach. This philosophy is woven through the law, suggesting a cooperative approach to deal with programs in a mutually supportive way, yet leaving local control and continued financial responsibility with the county/counties acting together as long as minimum standards are complied with as set by the state. (44-1-1)

In keeping with this philosophy, it is proposed that a community diversion program be implemented whereby any Department of Youth Services' licensed local program or facility, or a local program authorized and approved by the county, may apply to the Department of Youth Services for Diversion Funds to assist in their overall operational costs.

Data indicates that outcomes for youth are improved when families and local resources are utilized. The intent of the diversion program is therefore to assist in developing stable funding for community-based programs and to help establish them in the community as a viable and valuable community asset.

Ala. Admin. Code r. 950-4-7-.04

Adopted June 29, 1984; filed July 10, 1984 entitled "Purpose." Emergency Repeal adopted March 22, 1985; filed May 10, 1985; effective May 10, 1985. Emergency Adoption of New Rule entitled "Background" in lieu thereof March 22, 1985; filed May 10, 1985; effective May 10, 1985. Permanent Repeal adopted July 15, 1985; filed July 15, 1985; effective August 19, 1985. Permanent Adoption of new rule in lieu thereof July 15, 1985; filed July 15, 1985; effective August 19, 1985.
Amended by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XXXVII, Issue No. 02, November 30, 2018, eff. 12/21/2018.

Author: Patrick J. Pendergast, Deputy Director for Community Services.

Statutory Authority: Title 44, Code of Ala. 1975. § 44-1-24(7), § 44-1-28.