County accepts $48,352 subcontract award for juvenile diversion services

Nicole, a county staff member overseeing juvenile services, told the board the county's juvenile services program was awarded $48,352.19 from the New Hampshire Juvenile Diversion Network, to be received in four quarterly payments in fiscal year 2026. She said the funds are intended for day-to-day operations, training, and program enhancements. A commissioner moved and the board seconded acceptance of the award; after a brief question about whether the funds were at risk of cuts, staff said the state-level funding stream had been reduced somewhat but the county's award saw little change. The board approved acceptance of the award by voice vote. Nicole provided the board with updated program brochures and said she left a packet with updated flyers in a blue folder for commissioners. The award will be administered through the county subcontract and paid in quarterly installments; no further board action was taken at the meeting beyond formal acceptance.