County Plans

Senate Bill 823 developed the Juvenile Justice Realignment Block Grant (JJRBG) to support county-based care, custody, and supervision of youth who were previously eligible for commitment to the Division of Juvenile Justice (DJJ). Welfare and Institutions Code (WIC) Section 1995, which governs the county planning process, was recently amended by Assembly Bill 118, with these changes taking effect January 1, 2026. OYCR remains committed to transparency and will highlight counties successfully implementing best practices.

Under WIC Section 1995(e), to remain eligible for funding, counties must submit an annually updated plan to OYCR by May 1st of each year. Current statute now requires the subcommittee of the multiagency juvenile justice coordinating council to convene no less frequently than twice per year to consider and update the plan.

A template of the 2026 Juvenile Justice Realignment Block Grant (JJRBG) plan can be found here or you can request a copy and support by emailing OYCRCounties@chhs.ca.gov. This updated template includes new requirements for itemizing prior-year expenditures and providing a description of how those funds improved outcomes for the target population.

Pursuant to WIC Section 1995(f), OYCR will review all submitted plans to ensure they contain all required elements and follow the statutory planning process. OYCR may request revisions or the completion of specific statutory elements prior to the final acceptance of the plan. Once accepted, the plans and the date of their acceptance will be posted to the OYCR website for public access.

Resources for JJRBG annual submission:

• 2026 JJRBG County Plan Template.docx
• 2026 JJRBG County Plan Data Template.xlsx
• 2026 JJRBG Data Collection Form Instructions.pdf
• 2026 JJRBG Open Office Hours FAQ document.pdf

Regional Maps

• Regions by County (PDF)
• Secure Youth Treatment Facility (PDF)