Child Welfare Mental Health (CWMH) Services

The County of Fresno is seeking vendors to provide outpatient specialty mental health, court-specific, and community support services to children, youth, and their families involved in the Child Welfare Services (CWS) system. The contract is for a term of three years, with the option to renew for up to two additional one-year periods. The selected vendors will provide services to clients throughout Fresno County, with a focus on trauma-informed care, cultural competence, and community-based services. • The contract includes services such as specialty mental health services, court-specific services, and community support services. • The vendors will provide services to clients in both metro and rural areas of Fresno County. • The contract requires vendors to have experience working with the target population and to demonstrate knowledge of relevant rules, regulations, principles, and guidelines. • The selected vendors will be required to participate in contract negotiations with the County. • The contract has a total value of approximately $10 million to $15 million per year, based on the scope of services and the number of clients to be served.