Programs Offered by the County
Youth Justice Deflection and Diversion Planning
Manitowoc County Human Services Department
10/1/2023-6/30/2024
Manitowoc County will assemble a collaborative group to design a program that deflects youth away
from arrest/youth justice referral and refers them to community-based services that address
underlying needs and reduces youth exposure to the justice system.
Program Type
Juvenile Justice System Improvement
Kids at Hope Culture
Kids at Hope is a paradigm shift from viewing kids as “at risk” to viewing them as “at hope.” Manitowoc County utilized funds to further efforts at embracing the Kids at Hope by having six individuals participate in and graduate from the Kids at Hope Master’s Institute. Manitowoc County hosted a Kids at Hope Youth Development Institute (a Mini-Master’s) which benefited Manitowoc County, as well as counties across Wisconsin.
Program Type
Positive Youth Development