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Wisconsin DCF Seeks Provider for Independent Living Services for Youth Aging Out of Care in Milwaukee (Region 3)

This opportunity is a service contract from the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (DCF), Division of Safety and Permanence, Bureau of Youth Services, seeking proposals for Independent Living (IL) services in Region 3 (Milwaukee) for youth ages 17.5 to 23 who are aging out or have aged out of out-of-home care (OHC). - Government Buyer: - Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (DCF) - Division of Safety and Permanence, Bureau of Youth Services - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named, as this is a human services contract. - Services Requested: - Regionalized Independent Living services for 450-550 eligible youth - Case management, housing assistance, education and employment support, health and well-being services - Youth leadership development through Youth Advisory Councils - Administration of Educational and Training Vouchers (ETV) - Potential supplemental funding for subpopulations (e.g., youth with human trafficking experience) - Notable Requirements: - Required 15% match from the contractor - Culturally responsible, evidence-informed programming - Collaboration with counties, tribes, and community partners - Pro-youth regional network and youth voice elevation - Compliance with child sexual abuse prevention, prohibition of conversion therapy, background checks, confidentiality, and DCF data handling - Estimated maximum initial contract award: $437,500 - Contract may be renewed for up to four additional one-year periods, with a possible transitional renewal period for contract transition

Description

This solicitation is a Request for Grant Proposal (RFP) issued by the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families to provide regionalized Independent Living (IL) services in Youth Services Region 3. The services target youth who are likely to age out of out-of-home care (OHC) or have aged out through the child welfare or youth justice system. The contract aims to facilitate the successful transition of eligible youth leaving OHC and promote collaboration and service provision to support stable young adulthood. Proposals must be submitted by July 28, 2026, at 2:00 PM.

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