Wisconsin Department of Health Services

The buyer is seeking proposals for community partnerships to divert youth with substance use and co-occurring disorders from entering the justice system. The program should develop or expand diversion alternatives prior to arrest and booking. The buyer aims to enhance collaboration among schools, health specialists, law enforcement, and youth justice officials to provide support for families. The goals include diverting youth from the justice system, developing shared evidence-based processes, and avoiding referrals to law enforcement for students with mental health and substance use disorders.

• 8/30/2024 - Written Questions Due
• 9/13/2024 - Responses to Questions Posted
• 10/11/2024 - Proposal Due Date
• 11/25/2024 - Estimated Notification of Intent to Award
• 1/1/2025 - Contract Start Date

• Must be a Wisconsin county or a federally recognized Tribal Nation in Wisconsin

• Develop or expand diversion alternatives prior to arrest and booking
• Implement evidence-based, trauma-responsive, and culturally appropriate programs
• Create safe and supportive learning environments
• Develop screening and intervention process prior to youth justice referrals
• Enhance collaboration among schools, health specialists, law enforcement, and youth justice officials
• Provide wraparound services and care coordination for youth
• Implement quality improvement processes and performance evaluation
• Develop sustainability plan for program continuation beyond funding period