Provider to Manage Children in Need of Service (CHINS) Grant Program

Chatham County, Georgia, is soliciting proposals under solicitation number 26-0128-3 for a provider to manage the Children in Need of Services (CHINS) Grant Program. The selected provider will implement an evidence-based, strength-based, and family-centered in-home wraparound service for youth aged 11 to 17 who are referred by the Chatham County Juvenile Court. The program aims to provide diversion and early intervention for youth facing behavioral, educational, or status offense challenges to prevent further involvement in the juvenile justice system. The scope of work requires serving at least 35 clients during the grant period, with each case typically lasting three to four months. Services must include cognitive behavioral intervention, crisis intervention, safety planning, educational advocacy, and parent coaching. The contract is effective until June 30, 2027, with the specific grant award service period running from January 1, 2027, to September 30, 2027. Award decisions will be based on the most advantageous proposal, considering price, technical competence, past performance, and commitment to MBE/WBE firms. Mandatory requirements include proper accreditation to provide the requested services and the submission of a Disclosure of Responsibility Statement. Financial terms prohibit per diem payment methodologies and the combining of services with Medicaid, requiring instead an itemized budget per youth or session. The contract is subject to various federal requirements, including Equal Employment Opportunity standards, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and specific publication language for projects supported by the U.S. Department of the Treasury.