19-3904. Youth services bureau or contracts for services to youth authorized in urban area counties; services. The board of county commissioners of any county designated as an urban area by K.S.A. 19-2654, may establish a youth services bureau or, in lieu thereof, may contract with a nonprofit corporation, to provide the following services within the county:
(a) To strengthen existing community youth resources and to promote and develop new community-based programs to meet the needs of all children and youth;
(b) To receive voluntary referrals and make referrals to other agencies with the consent of the child and his parents;
(c) To bridge the gap between available services and the children and youth in need of them by referral and follow-up activities; and
(d) To act as an advocate for children and youth to assure that they receive needed services, while avoiding any suggestion of stigma so that those needing assistance are not reluctant to seek it.
History: L. 1974, ch. 108, ยง 1; July 1.
Structure Kansas Statutes
Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers
Article 39 - Youth Services And Centers
19-3902 Same; donations and bequests; management; board of directors, when; powers.
19-3903 Same; maintenance and improvements; tax levy, use of proceeds.
19-3905 Same; tax levy, use of proceeds; election required.
19-3906 Same; citizens' governing board; membership; terms; officers.
19-3907 Same; bond and duties of treasurer of board.
19-3908 Same; expenditure approval by board.
19-3909 Same; advisory council; composition.
19-3910 Same; additional powers of governing board.
19-3911 Same; acceptance of public gifts or grants.
19-3912 Same; annual financial report to county commissioners, when; content.