Wraparound Services to Eligible Youth

The County of Fresno, on behalf of the Department of Social Services, is requesting proposals from qualified vendors to provide Wraparound Services to eligible youth. The services include mental health services, Intensive Care Coordination, case management, crisis intervention, and mental health assessments. The contract is for a 12-month period, with a funding amount of $4,500,000. The vendor is expected to provide services to children receiving assistance through Fresno County Child Welfare, Probation, or Adoption Assistance Program. The goal of the services is to keep eligible children in or return them to permanent family settings. • The RFP was released on November 9, 2017, and the proposal submission deadline was January 9, 2018. • A pre-bid conference was held on November 27, 2017. • The review committee consisted of five representatives from various departments and organizations. • The review committee ranked the proposals and recommended Central Star Behavioral Health for funding. • The contract is expected to start after the tentative board date for agreement, which is April 17, 2018.