Service Area 5: Justice Involved Youth Services Community-Based Services that address health, nutrition, gardening and culinary.

The County of Santa Cruz Probation Department is seeking proposals from qualified organizations to provide community-based services that address health, nutrition, gardening, and culinary skills for justice-involved youth. The selected organization will provide services that align with the County's strategic plan and operational objectives, with a focus on reducing recidivism, improving social and life skills, and promoting positive outcomes for youth and emerging adults. The scope of work includes providing services such as health and nutrition education, gardening and culinary skills training, and other activities that support the well-being and development of justice-involved youth. The contract will be for a period of 12 months, with the possibility of renewal. • The County is seeking an organization with experience in providing community-based services to justice-involved youth. • The selected organization will be required to provide services that align with the County's strategic plan and operational objectives. • The scope of work includes providing services such as health and nutrition education, gardening and culinary skills training, and other activities that support the well-being and development of justice-involved youth. • The contract will be for a period of 12 months, with the possibility of renewal. • The County is seeking an organization that can demonstrate a commitment to cultural competence, equity, and responsiveness to the needs of justice-involved youth. • The selected organization will be required to provide data and performance metrics to support the evaluation of the program.