Mentoring Services for the Ocean County Department of Juvenile Services Youth Services Commission

The contract is for Mentoring Services for the Ocean County Department of Juvenile Services Youth Services Commission. The vendor, Youth Advocate Programs, Inc., will provide these services for a period of one year, from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026. The contract amount is $119,000.00, contingent upon the adoption of the 2026 Temporary County Budget. The services include mentoring for the youth in the county. Key points about this contract include: • The contract is a competitive contract extension for one year. • The vendor has completed positive monitoring for the previous year and was recommended for renewal. • The contract amount is $119,000.00, with $99,000.00 appropriated from account number 017-819-AE84 and $20,000.00 from account number 017-819-AE31. • The contract can be terminated if sufficient funds are not available and appropriated to cover the cost.