TO PROVIDE RUNAWAY AND HOMELESS YOUTH SERVICES

Erie County is seeking a qualified provider to deliver comprehensive runaway and homeless youth (RHY) services for the FY 2026‑27 period. The contract will fund crisis‑intervention shelter, interim family placement, transitional independent living residences, and a full suite of non‑residential supports such as outreach, case management, counseling, and life‑skills training. The provider must operate under a trauma‑informed, culturally‑competent framework, meet NYS OCFS certification standards, and submit detailed quarterly invoices against a $357,792 budget, with administrative overhead capped at 15 %. The award may be split among multiple vendors, and the contract is renewable annually pending performance and budget approval. • Deliver residential crisis shelters (up to 20 youth) and/or licensed interim family homes, plus transitional independent living housing (supported or group residences). • Provide non‑residential services: 24‑hour hotline, street outreach, case management, counseling, education, employment, medical/dental care, and transportation. • Must maintain OCFS certification, comply with NY 9 NYCRR 182‑1/182‑2, carry specified insurance, and submit performance data and equity/cultural competency plans.