New York State Contract Reporter #RFP-2929

Chemung County Youth Employment Program services for at-risk youth

Chemung County is seeking qualified community agencies to deliver Youth Employment Program services for vulnerable youth. - Government buyer: Chemung County, through the Department of Social Services and Purchasing Department. - The work involves coordination with the County Probation Department, District Attorney’s Office, Elmira Police Department, and Chemung County Sheriff’s Office. - Requested service: Youth Employment Program (YEP) services for TANF-eligible youth ages 14–20 who are at risk of criminal justice involvement or community violence. - Identify and engage youth, including referrals from SNUG violence-prevention programs and youth experiencing homelessness, foster care involvement, disabilities, or other vulnerabilities. - Coordinate with county and law-enforcement partners, align services with local violence-reduction strategies, and promptly report concerns affecting youth safety or program compliance. - Notable requirements: Services are intended to help reduce community gun violence and support youth employment and long-term economic stability. Program operation is contingent on state funding and county participation in the GIVE initiative. - Term: One year, with two additional one-year terms available. Services operate annually from September through June. - OEMs, products, quantities, and part numbers: None specified.

Description

Chemung County seeks proposals from qualified community agencies to provide Youth Employment Program (YEP) services for TANF-eligible youth ages 14 to 20 who are at risk of criminal justice involvement or have other identified vulnerabilities. The contractor will collaborate with the County Department of Social Services, Probation Department, District Attorney’s Office, and local law enforcement to identify and engage youth, and must align operations with local violence-reduction strategies and report concerns affecting youth safety or program compliance. The program operates annually from September 1 through June 30, contingent on state funding and county participation in the GIVE initiative. The contract term is one year, with two additional one-year terms.

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