Youth Mentoring Services

The County of Fresno has awarded a contract to Focus Forward for the provision of youth mentoring services. The contract is for a period of three years, with the potential for two one-year extensions, and is valued at an estimated amount. The services to be provided include wraparound prevention and intervention services through mentorship to youth at the Juvenile Justice Campus, as well as community-based mentoring services to youth being released from the JJC, youth at-risk of being placed in custody, youth in foster care or at-risk of being placed in foster care, and youth formerly in foster care. The selected vendor will also provide coordination services for volunteers who provide mentoring services to the youth. • The contract was awarded through a competitive bidding process, with Focus Forward being the most responsive and responsible bidder. • The contract is subject to board approval. • The County of Fresno is an equal employment opportunity employer. • The contract includes provisions for the vendor to provide a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or a closely related field for the Mentor Coordinator. • A background investigation will be completed for all staff and volunteers involved.