DYS Budget

The current budget crunch is a serious concern for the Department of Youth Services. FY2010 and proposed FY2011 funding for DYS has dropped below what is needed just to maintain current programs. Moreover, DYS needs additional funds to enable it to oversee secure Alternative Lock-up Programs for youth arrested when courts are closed. Please see CfJJ’s DYS Budget Fact Sheet 2010 for more details.