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Recovery Housing Initiative for Young Adults

The Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) awarded multiple contracts to Foundations to Freedom, Providence Sober Living, The Hope Shot, and Prodigy House under solicitation DCF RFA 2526 060. The awards support the Recovery Housing Initiative for Young Adults, focusing on providing developmentally appropriate recovery housing and comprehensive support services for young adults aged 18-24 with opioid and stimulant use disorders. The contracts include services such as establishing recovery housing units, care coordination, peer recovery coaching, vocational training, and data reporting using SAMHSA tools. The total funding amount is approximately $3.72 million, with the contract start date anticipated for June 1, 2026, and a duration of one year, with possible renewal. The awards emphasize trauma-informed, substance-free environments, team-based planning, and youth-guided decision-making. The procurement process involved a request for applications, with questions due by February 9, 2026, and applications due by March 16, 2026. The awards aim to expand access to recovery housing and supports, improve treatment engagement, and foster long-term recovery outcomes.

Description

The Florida Department of Children and Families (Department), Office of Substance Abuse and Mental Health (SAMH), is seeking applications from eligible entities capable of providing developmentally appropriate recovery housing and comprehensive support services for young adults aged 18-24 with opioid and/or stimulant use disorders. This initiative is supported by supplemental funding under the State Opioid Response (SOR) Grant and is intended to address gaps in Florida’s behavioral health continuum by expanding access to safe, stable, and recovery-oriented housing paired with coordinated, trauma-informed services.

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