The contract is for the provision of local comprehensive and intensive mental health and non-mental health services and supports within a Full Service Partnership (FSP) treatment model for children with serious emotional disturbance, ages 0-10 years, and their families. The services must be available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The contract was awarded to a collaborative partnership between Uplift Family Services, Exceptional Parents Unlimited, and Comprehensive Youth Services. Key aspects of the contract include:
• The provision of services to a minimum of 400 unduplicated minor clients and a minimum of 250 minor clients at any given time within a twelve (12) month period.
• The maintenance of an organizational structure that supports the proposed program and ensures proper program oversight, data collection, and communication.
• The commitment to cultural competency and sensitivity.
• The proposal of a reasonable and adequate budget.