RFP 26-27 Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention Round 6 - Youth

The County of Butte’s Department of Employment and Social Services is seeking qualified firms to deliver homeless youth services under the Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention (HHAP) Round 6 – Youth program. The contract will fund rapid rehousing, permanent‑housing services and prevention/diversion activities for unaccompanied youth (ages 12‑24) who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness. Funding of $330,000 is available for a two‑year‑and‑six‑month period (Jan 2027 – Jun 2029). Proposals must include a narrative, budget, financial statements, insurance, and compliance documentation, and will be evaluated on experience, capacity, and alignment with Housing‑First, trauma‑informed, culturally responsive principles. <br/>• Target population: homeless or at‑risk youth (12‑24) in Butte County<br/>• Services: rapid rehousing subsidies, case management, tenancy support, employment/education services, prevention & diversion<br/>• Funding categories: $50K rapid rehousing, $230K permanent‑housing services, $50K prevention/diversion<br/>• Contract term: Jan 2027 – Jun 2029 (≈30 months) with reimbursement‑based payments<br/>• Submission deadline: 1:00 PM PST, 9 Nov 2026; questions due 12 Oct 2026<br/>• Required deliverables: narrative description, budget, financial statements, insurance, compliance attestations, data reporting via HMIS