Youth emergency shelter services

The County of Hennepin is seeking proposals for youth emergency shelter services. The services will be provided to Children and Family Services (CFS) and No Wrong Door referrals, including walk-ins. The contract is expected to span three years, from January 1, 2027, to December 31, 2029, with a total funding of up to $1,573,000 for the initial year. The services will include providing temporary care and service coordination to support the transition of youth to their homes or other living arrangements. • The proposal should include a plan for performing services, staff retention and transition, crisis and behavioral de-escalation strategies, and assessing and reporting outcomes. • The proposal should also include experience, qualifications, and commitment to equity, including demonstrated successful experience providing similar services, staff training, and incorporation of youth voice in programming and evaluation. • The County will evaluate proposals based on the plan for performing services, experience, qualifications, and commitment to equity, as well as the proposed budget and pricing. • The County reserves the right to request additional information, conduct virtual presentations, and negotiate pricing and terms with proposers.