New York State Contract Reporter #DISC 1221

Post-Release Support Services for Justice-Involved Youth in Erie and Niagara Counties, NY

This opportunity is issued by the New York State Office of Children & Family Services (OCFS), Bureau of Contract Management, seeking qualified organizations to deliver Post-Release Support Services for justice-involved youth in Erie and Niagara Counties, with a focus on Buffalo and Niagara Falls. - Government Buyer: - New York State Office of Children & Family Services (OCFS), Bureau of Contract Management, Procurement Unit - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or product manufacturers are named; this is a service-based procurement - Services Requested: - Post-Release Support Services for youth transitioning from OCFS custody, including: - Structured after-school supervision and engagement - Individualized mentoring and case management - Evidence-based programming and skill development - Linkages to education, employment, and vocational resources - Community referrals and trauma-informed care - Aggression Replacement Training and Restorative Justice practices - Safe transportation, meals, and basic supports - Intake assessments, case conferences, youth incentives, goal tracking, individual and group activities - Service quantities include up to 10 youth served at a time per county, with a minimum of 20 staff hours per week dedicated to OCFS-referred youth - Specific line items include 48 intake assessments, 24 case conferences, 4000 youth incentives, 12 goal trackers, 241 individualized meetings, 24 small group activities, and 4 large group activities (with supplies, food, and transportation) - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Staff must be trained in Trauma-Informed Care, Aggression Replacement Training, and Restorative Justice - Providers must have at least three years' experience in supportive or re-entry services for justice-involved youth and at least one year with re-entry services for youth with prior juvenile justice involvement - Subcontracting is not permitted - Maximum funding is $49,500 per year per contract, with one contractor selected per county - Services must be trauma-informed and culturally competent

Description

The New York State Office of Children & Family Services (OCFS) is seeking qualified entities to provide Post-Release Support Services in Erie and Niagara Counties. The services aim to support youth transitioning from residential placement under OCFS custody back into the community, focusing on reintegration, stabilization, and reducing recidivism. The program includes structured supervision during after school hours, individualized mentoring, evidence-based programming, linkages to education and employment, community referrals, and trauma-informed care. The contract term is from December 1, 2026, to November 30, 2028, with a maximum funding amount of $49,500 per year per contract.

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