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Wisconsin DCF seeks providers for Runaway and Homeless Youth Program services in seven regions

The Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (DCF), Division of Safety and Permanence, Bureau of Youth Services, is seeking proposals for the Runaway and Homeless Youth (RHY) Program across seven regions. - Government Buyer: - State of Wisconsin Department of Children and Families - Division of Safety and Permanence, Bureau of Youth Services - Eligible Applicants: - Non-profit organizations, local units of government, and tribal governments - Services Requested: - Emergency shelter and supportive services for youth ages 12-21 who have run away, are at risk of running away, are homeless, or at imminent risk of homelessness - Services include outreach, drop-in centers, transitional or permanent housing, case management, crisis counseling, mediation, transportation, education and employment support, harm reduction, and family preservation - Programs must be trauma-informed, youth-driven, and follow Housing First principles - Funding and Awards: - Total annual funding of $825,000 - Regional awards range from $128,500 to $325,916, with a required 15% agency match - One contract will be awarded per region - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Emphasis on evidence-based or evidence-informed strategies and data-driven decision-making - Compliance with child sexual abuse prevention, prohibition of conversion therapy, background checks, and financial stability documentation - Programs must demonstrate local and regional partnerships - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are mentioned, as this is a grant for service provision, not product procurement.

Description

This Request for Grant Proposal (RFP) issued by the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (DCF) seeks proposals for the Runaway and Homeless Youth (RHY) Program. The program targets youth and young adults ages 12-21 who have run away, are at risk of running away, are homeless, or at imminent risk of homelessness. The RFP aims to award one contract in each of the seven Youth Services Regions in Wisconsin. Eligible applicants include non-profit organizations, local units of government, and tribal governments. The program emphasizes youth-driven programming, local and regional partnerships, evidence-based strategies, and data-driven decision-making.

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