Bill
S 5948
Overview: S 5948, "Establishes the peer advocacy and mentoring program", was referred to the Children and Families committee on March 04, 2025.Purpose and Intent: The bill aims to
Overview: S 5948, "Establishes the peer advocacy and mentoring program", was referred to the Children and Families committee on March 04, 2025.
Purpose and Intent: The bill aims to create a statewide peer advocacy and mentoring program to support youth and young adults who are involved in or at risk of involvement with the child welfare or juvenile justice systems. The program is intended to provide guidance, support, and positive role models to help these individuals navigate challenges and achieve better outcomes.
Key Provisions:
- Establishes the peer advocacy and mentoring program within the Office of Children and Family Services
- Requires the program to recruit, train, and match peer advocates and mentors with eligible youth and young adults
- Mandates the development of program guidelines, training curricula, and outcome tracking mechanisms
Affected Parties and Impacts: The primary beneficiaries of this program would be youth and young adults involved in or at risk of involvement with the child welfare or juvenile justice systems. The program aims to provide them with peer-based support, guidance, and positive role models to improve their life outcomes.
Procedural and Timeline Considerations: The bill has been referred to the Children and Families committee and is currently awaiting further legislative action.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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