CSEC Placement Services

The County of Riverside is seeking qualified vendors to provide shelter services for commercially sexually exploited children (CSEC). The selected vendor, Knotts Family Agency, Inc., will provide specialized care and services to these vulnerable youth. The contract includes requirements for trauma-informed care, individualized Need and Services Plans, education and mental health services, and other necessary services. The vendor will receive $700 per month when a youth is not placed at the home, and the appropriate Level of Care (LOC) rate when a youth is placed. Key aspects of the contract include: • Provision of shelter services for CSEC youth • Specialized training for contractors • Trauma-informed care and individualized services • Ongoing communication with CSD social workers and Operation SafeHouse advocates • Payment structure based on Level of Care rates • Requirements for staff qualifications and Community Care Licensing regulations