JUVENILE DEPENDENCY MEDIATION (JDM) FOR CHILD WELFARE SERVICES

The County of San Luis Obispo is soliciting proposals for professional services for Juvenile Dependency Mediation (JDM) for Child Welfare Services. The primary goal of the JDM program is the direct safety of children and families that the Department of Social Services serves. The focus of services should emphasize permanency for children, while helping families, agency members, and service providers to resolve problems and disagreements in dependency cases in an expedient and thorough manner. Key aspects of the contract include: • The contract was awarded to Creative Mediation at Wilshire Community Services • The contract is for professional services for Juvenile Dependency Mediation (JDM) for Child Welfare Services • The primary goal of the JDM program is the direct safety of children and families • The focus of services should emphasize permanency for children • The County of San Luis Obispo has established a 5% Local Vendor Preference