The Office of the Governor of the State of West Virginia

08/24/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 08/24/2026 09:52

August 24, 2026 Governor Morrisey Announces $659,570 in Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Title II Grant Awards ...

Charleston, W.Va. - Governor Patrick Morrisey announced today the awarding of $659,570 in Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (JJDP) Title II Grant Funds to 12 projects across West Virginia.

These federal grant funds are awarded to public and private non-profit agencies throughout the state to support local programs aimed at preventing juvenile delinquency, rehabilitating juvenile offenders, and strengthening the West Virginia juvenile justice system.

"Investing in our youth and providing targeted support to at-risk individuals helps strengthen our communities and build a safer future for West Virginia," said Governor Morrisey. "These investments will help local organizations deliver critical mentoring, counseling, intervention, and educational resources directly to families and young people across our state."

The funds are provided by the U.S. Department of Justice's Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention and are administered through the Justice and Community Services Section of the West Virginia Division of Administrative Services.

2026 TITLE II GRANT RECIPIENTS

CASA of the Eastern Panhandle, Inc. - $70,000.00

Hampshire County Commission - $71,000.00

Libera, Inc. - $94,000.00

Mission West Virginia, Inc. - $60,000.00

Monongalia County Child Advocacy Center, Inc. - $33,876.00

Morgantown Area Youth Services Project - $29,600.00

Mountain CAP of West Virginia - $66,438.00

Public Defender Services - $34,800.00

Randolph County Commission - $45,110.00

Team for WV Children, Inc. - $44,862.00

Voices for Children Foundation - $39,264.00

West Virginia Child Abuse Network, Inc. - $70,620.00

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