Evidence-Based Programs - Juvenile Services

This contract awards three separate, grant‑funded, evidence‑based service programs to improve outcomes for justice‑involved and at‑risk youth across Kansas. The projects cover mentorship and life‑skills training, intensive mental‑health interventions, and school‑embedded community services, each required to meet rigorous evidence‑based standards, risk‑needs‑responsivity assessments, and detailed outcome reporting. • Masters & Mentors (YES) receives $198k to deliver mentorship, life‑skills, and cognitive‑training for youth ages 12‑18. • Mental Health America (South Central Kansas) receives $170k for a “Paths to Resilience” program targeting substance‑use and violence reduction for youth ages 6‑18. • Prime Fit Youth Foundation receives $200k to implement community‑ and school‑based evidence‑based interventions for youth ages 10‑17. All three contracts run 18 months (Jan 1 2026 – Jun 30 2027) under a cost‑reimbursement model, require quarterly reporting, and must comply with KDOC’s evidence‑based program standards and risk‑assessment protocols.