Operating Secure Female Residential Programs

The Department of Juvenile Justice is seeking information from vendors regarding the feasibility of providing residential programs for female youth at either the former Redwood Youth Academy in Raiford, Florida or the Orange Annex located at the Orange Regional Juvenile Detention Center in Orlando, Florida. The purpose of the RFI is to facilitate open dialogue between the Department and experienced providers regarding female residential programs. The Department is interested in exploring ways to deliver services to primarily high-risk and/or maximum risk females, and is seeking feedback from providers on obstacles faced in operating such programs. * The RFI is not a procurement that will result in a contract * The Department is seeking information on the resources required to effectively operate a secure female program * The Department is seeking information on the staff to youth ratio needed for functional and effective operation of the program * The Department is seeking information on the workforce challenges faced by providers when operating secure female residential programs * The Department is seeking information on innovative approaches or program enhancements that could be implemented to better serve a female population