Transitional Living Program Services

The State of Missouri, Department of Social Services, Children’s Division, is seeking a contractor to provide Transitional Living Program services to older youth who have experienced out-of-home placement. The program aims to provide a living environment that helps youth transition into adult living by teaching them necessary life skills. The contractor will provide services in a community setting, including guidance, coaching, and mentoring, and will serve youth with a variety of behaviors, including those with disabilities. The contractor must provide accommodations for youth with service animals and emotional support animals. The contract period is for one year, and the contractor must perform services on an as-needed basis. The Department of Social Services, Children’s Division, has approximately $2,560,459.00 per year appropriated for the Transitional Living Program statewide. Some key points to consider: • The contractor must provide services in a community setting, including Transitional Living Group Homes and Transitional Living Single/Scattered Site Apartments. • The contractor must serve youth with a variety of behaviors, including those with disabilities. • The contractor must provide accommodations for youth with service animals and emotional support animals. • The contract period is for one year, and the contractor must perform services on an as-needed basis. • The Department of Social Services, Children’s Division, has approximately $2,560,459.00 per year appropriated for the Transitional Living Program statewide.