Provision of Community Services

This contract is for the provision of community services, specifically the Credible Messenger Program, which aims to provide transformative mentoring to youth in Orange County, Florida. The program will serve youth between the ages of 10-25, with a focus on those residing in zip codes with high incidence of violent crime. The vendor, New Image Youth Center, Inc., will provide services including mentoring, case management, and advocacy, with a goal of helping youth to achieve positive outcomes such as creating individualized LifePath plans and refraining from recidivism. The contract has a term of three years, with a total funding amount of $300,000. • The program will maintain an average caseload of approximately 6 youth, with a minimum of 8 unduplicated participants served during the contract year. • The vendor will provide estimated services, including 1,367 hours of individual or group sessions per year, at a unit rate of $36.55 per hour. • The program will have direct services, including co-facilitating group activities, youth engagement, and collateral contacts, as well as indirect services, such as team meetings, professional development, and consultant meetings. • The vendor will be responsible for reporting program outcomes, including the number and percentage of youth who achieve specific outcomes, such as creating individualized LifePath plans and refraining from recidivism.