This bill establishes a Family Resource and Juvenile Assessment Center Pilot Program in metropolitan class areas of Nebraska, aimed at providing support and intervention services for youth and families involved in or at risk of entering the juvenile justice system. The program will operate 24/7 for five years and will be developed in collaboration with local organizations and community stakeholders. The centers will focus on addressing underlying issues contributing to juvenile delinquency, such as family dynamics, mental health, and educational challenges, while offering comprehensive resources to prevent youth from entering the juvenile justice system.

The bill outlines the criteria for the designation of these centers, which must provide a range of core services, employ trained professionals, and develop partnerships with local organizations. Each center will offer free assessments and services, integrate culturally relevant and trauma-informed care, and implement a data collection system to measure program effectiveness. Funding will be allocated to support these centers, with each receiving up to one million dollars annually. An annual evaluation will assess the program's impact on youth and family well-being, community trust, and juvenile justice system involvement, with the act becoming operative on September 1, 2025.