Thanks to the generosity of donors and the success of our virtual fundraiser “Creating Real Second Chances,” Performance-based Standards (PbS) is pleased to announce the availability of additional funds to helps youths return to their homes and communities.nThe application for a second round of the 2020 PbS Reentry Award has opened. First developed in 2016 in honor of national Reentry Week, PbS annually offers Reentry Awards to help ease and support youths’ transition from secure placement to the community. (More information about the PbS Education and Employment Foundation’s reentry assistance work can be found here). Earlier this year, PbS awarded $5,000 to assist 10 youths leaving PbS facilities and we are not done yet.nIf you are working with a youth in a PbS-participating facility released to the community in November or December who would benefit from some assistance (up to $250), please consider filling out an application.nApplications will be accepted from now through Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2020 for youths leaving PbS-participating facilities between Nov. 1 through Dec. 31, 2020.
