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Introduced
11/14/2025
11/14/2025
In Committee
11/18/2025
11/18/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
26th Council
Bill Summary
A BILL IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA To amend the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect Act of 1977 to establish a grant program within the Child and Family Services Agency to support the creation and operation of Youth Villages across the District of Columbia, and to provide grant funding to nonprofit organizations to develop neighborhood-based, intergenerational networks to provide daily supports to youth up to age 25, particularly those who are justice-involved or at risk of justice involvement, promote positive community engagement and leadership development among youth, and strengthen connections between generations through mentorship, community service, and skill-building activities.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect Act to establish the Youth Villages Program within the Child and Family Services Agency, creating a grant program to support nonprofit organizations that work with youth up to 25 years old who are justice-involved or at high risk of justice involvement. The program will provide grants of up to $300,000 to eligible nonprofit organizations in the District of Columbia to create neighborhood-based support networks that offer comprehensive services including mentorship, academic and career skills training, community service, life skills development, and assistance with food, travel, and housing. Grantees must focus on equity, serve underserved youth, build intergenerational community networks, and demonstrate measurable outcomes such as reduced recidivism, increased school attendance, and improved employment and educational opportunities. The Child and Family Services Agency will monitor grantee performance through periodic reporting and site visits, and will compile an annual summary report for the Council and Mayor detailing the program's achievements, challenges, and recommendations for improvement.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (5)
Wendell Felder (D)*,
Kenyan McDuffie (I)*,
Brianne Nadeau (D)*,
Zachary Parker (D)*,
Brooke Pinto (D)*,
Last Action
Notice of Intent to Act on B26-0479 Published in the DC Register (on 11/21/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Legislation/B26-0479 |
| BillText | https://lims.dccouncil.gov/downloads/LIMS/60754/Introduction/B26-0479-Introduction.pdf |
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