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Operation of National Communication System for Runaway and Homeless Youth

This opportunity seeks a partner to operate the National Communication System (NCS) for Runaway and Homeless Youth, supporting vulnerable youth and their families nationwide. - Government Buyer: - Administration for Children & Families (ACF), Family and Youth Services Bureau (ACYF/FYSB) - Program Overview: - Operate a toll-free, US national communication system for at-risk, runaway, and homeless youth - Services include information, referral, crisis intervention, prevention, and support for youth and their families or guardians - Products/Services Requested: - Operation and management of the NCS, including telephone, Internet, mobile applications, and other technology-driven communication services - One award for the full program - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Applicants must demonstrate experience in providing technology-driven communication services to vulnerable youth - Eligible applicants: educational institutions, government entities, nonprofits, and tribal organizations (individuals and foreign entities are not eligible) - OEMs/Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named, as this is a service-based program - Estimated Value: - $1,000,000 to $1,800,000 over three years - Place of Performance: - Administration for Children & Families - ACYF/FYSB (federal office)

Description

The Division of Runaway and Homeless Youth will award one cooperative agreement for three years to operate the National Communication System (NCS) for Runaway and Homeless Youth Program. The NCS is a toll-free national communication system providing information, referral services, crisis intervention, prevention approaches, and other supportive services to vulnerable, at-risk, runaway, and homeless youth and their families or guardians. The program aims to prevent youth from running away and becoming homeless, link youth with family or resources, and increase prevention education to reduce runaway incidents and youth homelessness.

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