Mendocino County #031-26

Mendocino County Anger-Management Services for Families and Youth

Mendocino County is seeking qualified providers to deliver bilingual anger-management services for families and youth involved with child welfare services. - Government buyer: County of Mendocino, Department of Social Services; Family and Children’s Services (FCS); Purchasing, Contracts, and Vendor Relations Unit. - Services requested: Structured anger-management programming for parents, caregivers, and youth, in group and/or individual formats. The County prefers providers able to offer both formats. - Services include intake and assessment, sessions, crisis and safety support, coordination with caseworkers, reporting for case or court needs, completion, and aftercare. - Virtual or phone delivery may be used for accommodations with prior Social Worker approval; referrals are expected countywide. - Key requirements: Programs must be bilingual (including Spanish-language access), trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and evidence-based or evidence-informed. Providers must use an appropriate validated assessment, measure outcomes, coordinate with FCS, and serve rural, tribal, and underserved communities. Services should be inclusive of LGBTQ+ individuals. - Scale and funding: Historical information indicates approximately 46 individuals received services, including youth, Spanish-speaking, and Native American clients. No fixed contract amount is stated; agreements are annual not-to-exceed, with costs proposed by providers. Eligible services must be billed to insurance first when providers bill Medi-Cal or private insurance. - OEMs and vendors: No specific OEMs, vendors, or named curricula are identified; qualified service providers are sought. - Contract term: Three-year base term with options for up to two additional three-year extensions.

Description

Mendocino County is seeking qualified vendors to provide bilingual, structured, evidence-based anger management services for parents, caregivers, and youth involved with Family and Children’s Services. The services are intended to address anger-related behaviors affecting child safety, reunification, and family functioning, with trauma-informed and culturally responsive programming available countywide, including rural and tribal communities. Providers are expected to coordinate with Family and Children’s Services and demonstrate measurable improvements in client behavior and family safety. The County may award one or more contracts; Addendum No. 1 states that annual funding varies and no fixed contract amount or range has been established.

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