Isaiah 117 House housing for children in CYS custody
Summary
The county will hire a contractor — someone with lived experience in the child welfare system — to mentor parents working toward reunification with their children, paid for with state Act 148 funds.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 5
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 13, 2026.
Impact analysis
Covered by state Act 148 funding — no county cost stated.
Parents involved with the child welfare system and their children.
Mentions & discussions (5)
Board of Commissioners Video — 2026-10-13
The county renewed a free one-year deal with a Butler County home that shelters kids awaiting foster placement, instead of parking them in offices or hotels. A resident asked why Lawrence County has no such facility of its own.
Board of Commissioners Video — 2026-09-01
The county will hire a contractor — someone with lived experience in the child welfare system — to mentor parents working toward reunification with their children, paid for with state Act 148 funds.
Board of Commissioners Video — 2026-06-16
The county renewed contracts with four foster care providers and a drug-testing service for kids in the child welfare system. Most are backup providers the county rarely uses, but several asked for 8–10% rate increases — double the inflation rate — which got Commissioner Kennedy's attention.
Board of Commissioners Video — 2026-06-02
Five contracts renewed for foster-parent screening, case records, safety monitoring, and youth housing/placement — including a new girls' complex-case unit at Pathways Adolescent Center used for two court-ordered placements.
Board of Commissioners Video — 2026-05-26
The county renewed its safety net for kids in the child welfare system — foster care placements, in-home counseling, intensive therapy, the Children's Advocacy Center, security and legal representation — all effective July 1 through June 2027.
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