Commissioners approve memorandum to share short-term funding for youth residential placement

Williams County commissioners approved a memorandum of understanding on July 8 to share short-term funding for the placement of a child at Mohegan Young Star Academy, according to Resolution 3 17 presented during the meeting.

The resolution text said the Williams County Job and Family Services and the 4 County Adams board “has been successfully negotiated for shared funding agreement for the purpose of placement of a child at Mohegan Young Star Academy.” It states the Adams board “will share funding for the first 30 days of residential treatment facility for child and care.” The resolution lists terms beginning in June 2025 and continuing through July 17, 2025 as recorded in the meeting.

Commissioners voted by roll call with recorded Yes votes and the motion carried.

The action taken at the meeting was approval to enter the MOU as presented; the transcript did not provide further details about the total cost, cost-share percentages beyond the first 30 days, or ongoing funding responsibilities after the period described in the resolution.

County staff or the agencies named will be responsible for executing the MOU and for follow-up funding and placement paperwork as required by Job and Family Services procedures.