The illinoisdepartment of human services, in conjunction with the state advisory group, thejuvenile justice commission, will use FY2025TITLE II formula grants programfunds tocomply withthe core…

The Department of Justice Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention awarded the Illinois Department of Human Services $1,299,251 on July 1, 2026, under the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Title II Formula Grants Program (CFDA 16.540).

The recipient will use the funding to comply with core requirements of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act, prevent unnecessary entry of youth into the juvenile justice system, provide individualized support and services to youth within the system, and support positive outcomes for youth exiting the system that enhance public safety. The Illinois Department of Human Services will administer the award in conjunction with the State Advisory Group and the Juvenile Justice Commission, with place of performance in Springfield, Illinois. The period of performance runs through June 30, 2030.

The illinoisdepartment of human services, in conjunction with the state advisory group, thejuvenile justice commission, will use FY2025TITLE II formula grants programfunds tocomply withthe core requirements of thejjdpa. In addition, funds will be used to ensure youth do not enter the juvenile justice system unnecessarily; youth who do enter the system receive individualized support and services; and youth who leave the system have positive outcomes that enhance public safety.