LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (September 16, 2016) – The City of Little Rock’s Department of Community Programs recently finalized the Master Plan for Children, Youth & Families, which will directly improve and enhance the overall quality of life for the citizens of Little Rock.

A series of Community Information Forums will take place over the next few months. These meetings will be targeted toward particular groups, but all are open to the general public.

• City Wards
• Law Enforcement and City/County/State Organizations
• Parents/Grandparents/Guardians
• Children & Youth
• Faith-based/Non-Profit Organizations and Neighborhood Associations
• Latino Community
• Re-Entry Community
• Business Community
• Education Community

Several forums have been scheduled:

With five major goals to be carried out over the course of the next three years, the Youth Master Plan re-envisions how Prevention, Intervention, and Treatment funding is used to meet the needs of the most underserved children, youth, and families in Little Rock, serving as a guide for Community Programs to work with other City departments, organizations, programs, and the community to deliver resources and services.  Additionally, the plan looks to increase quality and accountability for PIT. 

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