Youth Resource & Assessment Center (YRAC) ARPA Funded

Adams County Finance Department

Buyer seeks a consultant to guide the Youth Resource and Assessment Center in developing effective approaches to support youth and families through prevention, intervention, and diversion programs. The project aims to establish a safe, centralized location for youth in high-risk situations and develop comprehensive assessment frameworks. The consultant will create implementation, operations, and sustainability plans incorporating innovative service delivery frameworks for youth risk assessment.

• 6/27/2025 - RFP Issue Date
• 7/11/2025 - RFP Questions Due
• 7/25/2025 - Proposal Due Date

• Current and active Unique Identifier Number through SAMS.gov

• Develop evidence-based strategies for youth in high-risk situations
• Design comprehensive assessment frameworks for identifying root causes of behavioral issues
• Create culturally responsive and trauma-informed assessment practices
• Develop tailored referral systems addressing mental health and family dynamics
• Create strategies for school collaboration to address behavior issues
• Design resource navigation programs for youth and families
• Develop user-friendly materials for families to understand available services
• Propose innovative approaches including virtual services and traveling teams
• Facilitate stakeholder workshops and training sessions
• Engage youth and families to incorporate voices into program design