Service Area 6: Justice Involved Youth Services Community-Based Behavioral health services.

The County of Santa Cruz Probation Department is seeking proposals from qualified youth- and young person-serving organizations to provide culturally responsive, evidence-informed services that enhance the well-being, development, and positive outcomes of justice-involved youth and emerging adults. The selected respondent will provide community-based behavioral health services to support the reduction of recidivism, improvement of social and life skills, and stronger family and community connections. The proposed services should align with the County's strategic plan and operational objectives, and demonstrate a commitment to equity, cultural competence, and responsivity. Some key aspects of the proposal include: • Description of the service types, sources of service, and method of delivery • Plan for selecting the types and kinds of services to be provided • Outline of proposed interventions and resources to be made available to the target population • Projected number of the target population to be served • Plan for ensuring that individuals who have been most impacted by racial and ethnic disparities receive the proposed services • Description of the plan to minimize start-up time and deliver services as soon as possible • Description of the plan and capacity to determine the staff and/or entity that will oversee data tracking and quality assurance