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Boone County allocates $11.3 million for children's services in 2024

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Dwayne Carey, Boone County Sheriff | Missouri Sheriffs' Retirement System website

Dwayne Carey, Boone County Sheriff | Missouri Sheriffs' Retirement System website

Boone County has released its 2024 annual report detailing the allocation of over $11.3 million to services for children, youth, and families. The funds were directed towards a wide range of programs aimed at strengthening families, improving access to mental health care, expanding early childhood services, and reducing barriers to basic needs.

A significant portion of the funding was allocated directly to contracted services, with the majority supporting school-based programs across all public school districts in Boone County.

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