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13. RESOLUTION FOR PARTICIPATION IN STATE OF ARIZONA FAMILY COUNSELING PROGRAM Approve, by resolution, participation in the State of Arizona Family Counseling Program for FY2015-16, administered by the Juvenile Court pursuant to A.R.S. § 8-261 through 8-265 for the purpose of strengthening family relationships and prevention of juvenile delinquency. Authorize the use of $69,369 in matching General Funds for FY2015-16, which is included in the Department's FY2015-16 General Fund (100) appropriated budget. The Juvenile Probation Department in Maricopa County has participated in the Family Counseling Program provided by the Arizona State Legislature, A.R.S. § 8-261 through 8-265 for the past 42 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 Juvenile Probation Department. The allocation to Maricopa County for FY2015-16 is $360,943 which will be retained by the Administrative Office of the Supreme Court. A four (4) to one (1) ratio County match is required in the amount of $69,369 and is included in the Juvenile Probation Department's FY2015-16 budget. A resolution by the Board of Supervisors will make it possible for additional families to participate in the Family Counseling Program during the fiscal year that would not be able to do so otherwise. (C-27-16-002-2-00)

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