Wisconsin eSupplier #437003-G27-0002832

Runaway and Homeless Youth Services for Wisconsin Youth Services Regions 6 and 7

Wisconsin is seeking providers for runaway and homeless youth services in Youth Services Regions 6 and 7. - Government buyer: Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (DCF), Division of Safety and Permanence, Bureau of Youth Services. - Opportunity: One Runaway and Homeless Youth (RHY) program contract covering Regions 6 and 7, with a separate service line for each region. - Who the program serves: Youth and young adults ages 12–21 who have run away, are at risk of running away, are homeless, or are at imminent risk of homelessness. Applicants may serve a subset of the age range and do not have to cover the entire region. - Required service: An emergency shelter option and services for homeless and other vulnerable youth under age 18. - Other eligible services: Outreach and drop-in centers; transitional or permanent housing; case management; crisis counseling and mediation; transportation; education and employment support; harm reduction; and family preservation. Services should promote safe, stable housing, lasting connections, health, well-being, and self-sufficiency. - Program approach: Youth-driven, trauma-informed, culturally responsible, and evidence-informed services, coordinated with community partners and supported by data-driven decision-making. - Funding and match: Maximum annual funding shown for each region is $90,000 for the RHY award plus $25,000 for the Anti-Human Trafficking award. Each region requires a minimum agency match of $13,500, or 15% of the RHY award. - Eligibility: Nonprofit organizations, local units of government, and tribal governments. - OEMs, vendors, and products: No OEMs or commercial vendors are named. No products, part numbers, or purchase quantities are requested; this is a human services opportunity.

Description

The Wisconsin Department of Children and Families is requesting proposals for its Runaway and Homeless Youth (RHY) Program in Youth Services Regions 6 and 7. The program serves youth and young adults ages 12–21 who have run away, are at risk of running away, are homeless, or are at imminent risk of becoming homeless; proposers may serve a subset of the age range and need not cover the entire region. The solicitation emphasizes youth-driven programming, local and regional partnerships, evidence-based or evidence-informed strategies, and data-driven decision-making. DCF intends to award one contract, and eligible applicants are nonprofit organizations, local units of government, and tribal governments.

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