121 Mental Health Juvenile Justice
Funds organizations to connect at-risk and system-involved youth with community mental health and social services through coordinated partnerships and ongoing support in Illinois.
Funder: Illinois Department of Human Services
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027: Full application packet due | April 2027: FY Internal Control Questionnaire (ICQ) submission deadline
Funding Amounts: Estimated total program funding ~$4.17M; individual awards typically $40,000–$300,000 for 12 months; average prior award ~$155,000.
Summary: Connects at-risk and system-involved youth to community-based mental health and social services through collaborative partnerships and ongoing support.
Key Information: This opportunity is limited to current awardees or those notified to apply; pre-qualification and registration in Illinois systems required.
Description
This program supports organizations in serving as a bridge between the Illinois Juvenile Court System, probation, schools, and community organizations to identify and refer youth with, or at risk of, mental health concerns. The MHJJ Liaison, employed by the grantee, coordinates with youth, families, managed care organizations, and referral sources to link youth and their families to appropriate community-based mental health and social services. The program emphasizes equity, diversity, and inclusion, and requires ongoing case monitoring, engagement plan development, and training for referral sources.
