Neglected and delinquent

The U.S. Department of Education's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded a $354,816 Formula Grant under the Title I State Agency Program for Neglected and Delinquent Children and Youth (CFDA 84.013) to the District of Columbia Government on July 1, 2024. This grant program provides funding to state education agencies to support educational continuity and successful transitions for neglected and delinquent youth in state-run juvenile institutions and adult correctional facilities.

The District of Columbia Government, through its Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services, will utilize the grant funds to deliver academic instruction, special education, career/technical training, counseling, and transition planning services to help these students reintegrate into school or employment upon release. The grant award includes a $96,125 sub-award to the Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services to provide specialized educational and support services for neglected and delinquent youth in the District.