Description
The Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) and the Department of Probation (Probation) are seeking proposals for a contract to provide Individualized Transition Skills Program (ITSP) Services for Transition Age Youth (TAY) ages 16 through 20. The goal of this program is to have all enrolled TAY become self-sufficient when they transition to adulthood. The contractor will be expected to implement the requirements outlined in the sample contract. Some key aspects of the program include:
* Providing individualized one-on-one life skills training and coaching to TAY
* Ensuring that 90% of the enrolled TAY meet their educational goals
* Ensuring that 85% of enrolled TAY have a continuum of services
* Ensuring that 100% of the contracted staff hired for this contract complete the mandatory trainings
* Ensuring that 90% of the TDS’s providing ITSP services are matched with the TAY serviced for the duration of this contract
* The contract term is anticipated to be for a period of one (1) year with the option to extend for four (4) additional one-year renewal periods.
Some of the key requirements for the contractor include:
* Having five (5) years’ experience providing hands-on instruction or coaching services similar to the services outlined in the sample contract
* Maintaining an office in Los Angeles County during the term of the contract
* Ensuring that all staff and volunteers have undergone background checks and security investigations
* Complying with the provisions contained in the sample contract, including indemnification and insurance requirements.