Racine – Racine County Executive Jonathan Delagrave is inviting the public to learn more about the County’s plans for a new youth justice facility at an upcoming virtual public forum.

Racine County was awarded $40 million in state funding to construct a modern, trauma-informed Secure Residential Care Center for Children and Youth to replace the existing juvenile detention center. The facility will be known as the Racine County Youth Development and Care Center.

Public forums on the project will be held from 4-5 p.m. Monday, November 16, and Tuesday, November 17. The public can access the forums by videoconference here: https://tinyurl.com/y2hsprar or by calling (312) 626-6799, passcode 999-7683-3960.

The forums provide an opportunity for the public to learn more about the new facility -- from its purpose and goals to budget, construction, and timeline – and ask questions of project staff.

“We’re excited to move forward on a new facility which will transform our youth justice program and lead to better outcomes for Racine County children and families. I encourage any resident interested in learning more to join us at an upcoming virtual public forum,” County Executive Delagrave said.