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28. RESOLUTION FOR FAMILY COUNSELING GRANT Participate, by resolution, in the State of Arizona Family Counseling Program for FY 2009-10, ordered by the Juvenile Court pursuant to Arizona Revised Statutes (A.R.S.) § 8-261 through 8-265 for the purpose of strengthening family relationships and prevention of juvenile delinquency. In addition, authorize utilization of $92,100 in matching General Funds for FY 2009-10, which is included in the department’s FY 2009-10 General Fund (100) Operating (0000) appropriated budget. The Juvenile Probation Department (JPD) in Maricopa County has participated in the Family Counseling Program provided by the State of Arizona Legislature pursuant to A.R.S. § 8-261 through 8-265 for over 35 years. The objective of the program is to divert delinquent or incorrigible offenders from the court process by providing counseling until the family can mobilize its own resources for meeting its problems. In addition, the counseling is provided to reduce referral frequency to the JPD. The allocation to Maricopa County for FY 2009-10 is $368,400 which will be retained by the Administrative Office of the Supreme Court. A 4-to-1 ratio County match is required in the amount of $92,100 and is included in the JPD FY 2009-10 General Fund budget. A resolution by the Board of Supervisors will make it possible for approximately 1,500 families to participate in the Family Counseling Program during the following fiscal year. (C-27-10-006-2-00)