Los Angeles County Lacounty #YD-202601

Los Angeles County Seeks Providers for Youth Diversion and Development Services (YDS-D)

The Los Angeles County Department of Youth Development (DYD) is seeking contractors to deliver Youth Diversion and Development Services (YDS-D) for youth under 18 at risk of justice system involvement. - Government Buyer: - Los Angeles County Department of Youth Development (DYD) - Program Overview: - YDS-D program provides community-based care coordination, diversion, and development services for youth referred by law enforcement, schools, or other partners - Services include intake, assessment, individualized care planning, case management, connection to specialized services, and community engagement - Emphasis on trauma-informed, restorative, and equity-focused approaches - Geographic Scope: - Solicitation covers 21 geographical areas within Los Angeles County - Contractors must maintain a physical office near the service area - Notable Requirements: - Proposers must have a Justice Support Services Master Agreement and at least 3 years of relevant experience - Must accept all referrals without limitation and provide rapid outreach to referred youth - Participation in capacity-building, community engagement, and regular meetings is required - Data reporting and staff training are mandatory - No specific OEMs, hardware, or part numbers are referenced, as this is a service-based procurement - Proposers may submit up to three proposals for different service areas - Attendance at a mandatory virtual proposers conference is required for eligibility

Description

The Los Angeles County Department of Youth Development (DYD) is seeking to continue its Youth Diversion and Development Services (YDS-D) program through this Work Order Solicitation. The program provides diversion and development programming for youth under 18 who are referred in lieu of justice system involvement, including those facing alleged felony offenses. The contractor will administer YDS-D services, including individualized care coordination, youth-centered approaches, and coordination of enrichment activities and services. The solicitation aims to support youth in achieving their goals with a strengths-based, trauma-informed, and restorative approach.

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