Wicomico County Opengov #309269

Wicomico County FY27 Youth Violence Intervention Program

Wicomico County is seeking providers for an in-person violence intervention program for high-risk youth in the county. - Government buyer: Wicomico County, through the Wicomico Partnership for Families and Children (WPFC) / Local Management Board; Wicomico County Purchasing is identified, with Amy Kernodle named as the Purchasing contact. - Requested service: Education, violence deterrence, conflict mediation, direct mentoring, and group life-skills and anger-management sessions for at least 75 Wicomico County residents ages 12–24. - Key requirements: Services must be delivered in person, and providers must maintain an office in Wicomico County. Staff must be trained in Trauma-Informed Care, with approaches that address racial and ethnic disparities and reduce Adverse Childhood Experiences. - Community coordination: Providers must establish referral relationships, including with public schools, law enforcement, the Department of Juvenile Services, and probation/parole, and connect youth to relevant community resources. - Funding and selection: Estimated total funding is $60,000; multiple providers may be selected, subject to State funding authorization. - OEMs and vendors: No commercial manufacturers or service-provider vendors are named. No products, part numbers, or product quantities are specified.

Description

Wicomico County is seeking proposals for in-person education, violence deterrence, and direct mentoring services for high-risk Wicomico County youth ages 12–24. The program must serve at least 75 youth and include conflict mediation, group sessions, trauma-informed staff, referral partnerships, and connections to community services. The provider must have an office in Wicomico County, and services may only be provided to county residents. Estimated total available funding is $60,000; the County may select multiple providers, with funding contingent on State authorization. The contract period is July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027.

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