Youth Bureau grants and library funding
Summary
A package of Youth Bureau agreements won approval: Jumpstart for Dads, college-credit courses with the College of Westchester, space at Calvary Baptist Church, county summer youth employment funding, SAMHSA alcohol-prevention money, Liberty Partnerships, and the Youth Police Initiative. Frei-Pearson called the Youth Bureau 'the secret sauce' of the city.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Nov 2, 2026.
Impact analysis
Multiple external grants accepted, bringing outside funding into youth services at little local cost.
White Plains youth and families, particularly those needing mentoring, employment, and prevention services.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Agenda - Nov 2, 2026
A package of Youth Bureau agreements won approval: Jumpstart for Dads, college-credit courses with the College of Westchester, space at Calvary Baptist Church, county summer youth employment funding, SAMHSA alcohol-prevention money, Liberty Partnerships, and the Youth Police Initiative. Frei-Pearson called the Youth Bureau 'the secret sauce' of the city.
Agenda - Jan 5, 2026
The Council adopted ordinances accepting a $35,000 state library grant and five Westchester County grants for Youth Bureau programs including Youth Court, Sports, Project Hope, Healthy and Fit for Life, Step Up! and Comprehensive Youth Alternatives.
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