BC-RFP-22-018.2 - Re-Bid - Positive Youth Development and Vocational Skills Employment

The contract is for services to prevent or reduce juvenile delinquency and to provide sanctions and services for youth already involved in the juvenile justice system. The services include one-to-one youth mentoring, community-based mentoring, workplace mentoring, and Bigs in Blue mentoring programs. The contract also includes programs for culinary skills, vocational planning, and job skills. The anticipated level of service includes 90 youth, 5,040 mentoring hours, and 4,200 case management hours. The anticipated outcomes include 80% of youth improving or maintaining grades, 75% of youth improving or maintaining school attendance, and 90% of youth maintaining or improving their relationship with their parent/guardian. • The contract is valued at $176,882.00. • The contract is for a period of 12 months, from January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023. • The contract is awarded to five vendors: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Coastal and Northern New Jersey, Bergen County Department of Human Services, Teaneck Public Schools, TMR Mental Health Care PC, and YWCA Northern New Jersey. • The contract includes a variety of services, including mentoring, culinary skills, vocational planning, and job skills. • The contract has specific anticipated outcomes, including improved grades, school attendance, and relationships with parents/guardians.