CITY & COUNTY OF DENVER - YOUTH VIOLENCE PREVENTION PROGRAMS RFP

The City and County of Denver's Office of Children's Affairs and Office of Neighborhood Safety are seeking providers to deliver intensive, one-on-one support, including case management, mentorship, wraparound services, referrals to out-of-school activities, and family support, to students and families in high-need communities. The goal is to prevent youth violence by centering young people most impacted, building trusting, transformational relationships, and providing holistic, wraparound support. Key services include transformational relationships/intensive mentorship, wraparound support and family engagement, community and resource connection, and school-based restorative practices. • The RFP is open to community-based organizations, including for-profit and not-for-profit organizations. • The contract is for two years, with the second year contingent upon a successful assessment and evaluation of the provider's performance. • The anticipated initial award per contract for the first year is $80,000. • Funding is paid on a reimbursement basis only. • Providers must meet minimum insurance requirements and maintain a current Certificate of Insurance. • Providers must track and report on outputs, including participant demographics, services provided, and connections to wraparound supports.