Description
Erie County is seeking qualified providers to deliver community‑based supervision, intervention, and stabilization services to justice‑involved youth (ages 13‑18) with the goal of reducing detention, preventing recidivism, and improving family outcomes. The contract is funded with a $250 K pool from the New York State Division of Criminal Justice and Family Foster Care Services and will be awarded on a competitive basis. Providers must demonstrate trauma‑informed, culturally responsive practices, maintain rigorous data collection, and manage a pay‑for‑performance invoicing system. The initial term is one year with the possibility of annual renewal based on performance and continued funding.
• Core services: restorative‑justice practices, one‑to‑one mentorship, family engagement, educational advocacy, and coordination with behavioral‑health and community resources.
• Staffing requirements: trained and credentialed advocates, background checks, and compliance with HIPAA, FERPA, and NYS mental‑health statutes.
• Financial & reporting obligations: monthly invoices (25 % advance, 75 % on claim), ≤ 15 % administrative cost ceiling, and regular performance reporting to the Contracts Administrator.