Youth Stability and Homelessness Prevention Services

The Multnomah County Department of County Human Services’ Youth and Family Services Division (YFS) is seeking proposers to provide Youth Stability and Homelessness Prevention (YSHP) services for youth under the age of 18. The goal of these services is to prevent youth homelessness and promote housing stability and safety. The services will be delivered in alignment and collaboration with community organizations and institutions who also support and/or serve youth under the age of 18. The proposer will be required to employ culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and strengths-based approaches, and to provide services that are reflective of youth culture and provide the greatest level of normalcy possible. The contract term is 5 years, and the County has budgeted approximately $670,000 annually for the program. • The services will be provided throughout Multnomah County. • The proposer will be required to work closely with DCHS YFS staff, Homeless Youth Continuum providers, and other key community partners. • The proposer will be required to provide regular coordination meetings with the above groups to align efforts, identify gaps and partnership opportunities, and solicit feedback on the YSHP services. • The proposer will be required to employ a service delivery model that includes access and outreach, crisis and stability support, and emergency housing. • The proposer will be required to provide a transition plan that includes transition and capacity needs to successfully ramp up service delivery.