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Wisconsin DCF Brighter Futures Initiative Program Services for Youth in Multiple Regions

The Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (DCF), Division of Safety and Permanence, Bureau of Youth Services, is seeking proposals for the Brighter Futures Initiative (BFI) Program in Regions 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, and 7. - Government Buyer: - State of Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (DCF) - Division of Safety and Permanence, Bureau of Youth Services - Program Objectives: - Prevent and reduce youth violence and delinquent behavior - Prevent and reduce youth alcohol and drug use and abuse - Increase adolescent self-sufficiency (high school graduation, vocational preparedness, social skills, responsible decision-making) - Funding and Awards: - Approximately $588,300 available annually - Primary awards in Regions 4, 5, and 6; possible awards in Regions 1, 2, and 7 if no eligible responses in prioritized regions - Two awards for Substance Use Prevention Efforts, one for Reduce Youth Delinquency and/or Increase Adolescent Self-Sufficiency - Eligible Applicants: - County and tribal agencies - Programs must be evidence-based or evidence-informed and serve youth aged 12-21 - Notable Requirements: - Compliance with child sexual abuse prevention - Prohibition of conversion therapy - Background checks and financial stability documentation - Programs must align with state and federal funding requirements (GPR, TANF, SAPTBG) - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named, as this is a grant for service provision - NIGP codes: 95259 (Human Services), 95285 (Support Services), 95295 (Youth Care Services)

Description

This solicitation is a Request for Grant Proposal (RFP) issued by the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families for the Brighter Futures Initiative (BFI) Program in Regions 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, and 7. The program objectives include preventing and reducing youth violence and delinquent behavior, preventing and reducing youth alcohol and drug use and abuse, and increasing adolescent self-sufficiency through high school graduation, vocational preparedness, and improved social skills. Current BFI contracts exist through 2027 in some regions, and counties or tribal agencies with renewal options through 2028 are exempt from responding. The RFP prioritizes awarding contracts in Regions 4, 5, and 6 but may award in other regions if no eligible responses are received.

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