When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due September 11, 2026. Questions must be submitted by August 28, 2026.

It was issued by County Of Los Angeles Department Of Youth Development. The work is located in California, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Youth-serving nonprofit or social service organization with diversion and development program experience. Expertise in trauma-informed, restorative, strengths-based, and youth-centered care coordination. Experience serving youth involved in or at risk of involvement with the justice system. Capacity to address medical, behavioral health, family support, and community service needs. Strong community partnerships and demonstrated commitment to equity and representative staffing. Ability to operate in Alameda County and comply with public-sector contracting requirements.

Youth Diversion and Development Services (Due September 11, 2026)

Overview

Healthcare Services, Wellness & Biotech

California, United StatesPosted: August 12, 2026Deadline: September 11, 2026

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SUMMARY

The agency seeks an organization to provide youth diversion, care coordination, and development services for youth involved or at risk of involvement in the justice system. Services must be youth-centered, trauma-informed, restorative, and grounded in community equity.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must have an active Justice Support Services Master Agreement (JSSMA) in good standing with the Department of Youth Development or the Justice, Care and Opportunities Department
Must have at least three years of proven and verifiable experience within the last five years providing prevention and/or intervention services to youth ages 12-17 who have come into contact with the youth criminal legal system
Must provide at least two letters of recommendation from entities for whom the proposer has provided the required experience
Must have a physical business office located in a commercial or organizational site within 10 miles of at least one of the cities specified in the Geographical Area applied for
Must attend the mandatory virtual Proposers’ Conference
Must not have unresolved questioned costs identified by the Auditor-Controller in an amount over $100,000
Must have no current, uncured/outstanding items on the County’s Contractor Alert Reporting Database (CARD)

CONTRACT DURATION

24 months

TIMELINE

Work Order Solicitation Release: August 11th, 2026

Mandatory Virtual Proposers’ Conference: August 25th, 2026

Questions Due by Email: August 28th, 2026

Questions and Answers Posted By: September 4th, 2026

Proposal Due Date: September 11th, 2026

QUESTION DEADLINE

August 28, 2026

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Issuing Agency

County Of Los Angeles Department Of Youth Development

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DESCRIPTION

A government authority in Alameda, California is seeking organizations to provide diversion and development services for youth who have come into contact with, or are at risk of coming into contact with, the justice system. Services will support youth referred for diversion in lieu of arrest or citation for infractions and status offenses, misdemeanors, and felonies.

The selected provider will develop an individualized care plan for each participant based on intake information and a strengths-based assessment questionnaire. The provider will also deliver individualized care coordination guided by youth development principles and a strengths-based, healing, trauma-informed, restorative, and youth-centered approach.

Services should address the challenges faced by youth and their families, including medical and behavioral health needs, while maintaining supportive services and providing excellent customer service. The program must demonstrate a commitment to community equity through its location, leadership, and staff representation. The contract period will be one year. Questions are due by August 28, 2026, and attendance at the mandatory virtual proposers' conference on August 25, 2026 is required.

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When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due September 11, 2026. Questions must be submitted by August 28, 2026.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by County Of Los Angeles Department Of Youth Development. The work is located in California, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Youth-serving nonprofit or social service organization with diversion and development program experience
Expertise in trauma-informed, restorative, strengths-based, and youth-centered care coordination
Experience serving youth involved in or at risk of involvement with the justice system
Capacity to address medical, behavioral health, family support, and community service needs
Strong community partnerships and demonstrated commitment to equity and representative staffing
Ability to operate in Alameda County and comply with public-sector contracting requirements

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