Community Partner Referral Network Development

The contract seeks to establish and strengthen a community partner referral network aimed at connecting at-risk youth in San Diego with services offered by SMHS and DIC. It requires collaboration with local schools, law enforcement agencies, foster care organizations, and nonprofit entities to develop efficient and sustainable pathways for identifying and referring vulnerable youth to appropriate support systems. The goal is to enhance access to critical services through coordinated outreach, standardized referral protocols, and proactive engagement with frontline community stakeholders. This subcontract, posted by San Diego County on July 22, 2026, has a response deadline of August 19, 2026, and falls under NAICS code 813910, indicating its alignment with nonprofit and social service organization activities. The work is to be performed within San Diego, and the contract emphasizes building trust-based partnerships rather than simply creating administrative processes. Successful proposals will demonstrate experience in working across multiple sectors, understanding the unique challenges faced by at-risk youth, and a measurable approach to tracking referral outcomes and service utilization.