Service Area 3a: Justice Involved Youth Services Community-Based Services that address thinking & behavior, parent & youth mediation, victim impact & awareness and restorative justice

The Probation Department is seeking proposals from organizations experienced in implementing evidence-based or promising practices aimed at improving outcomes for justice-involved youth. Funding will support a continuum of services that are tailored to the assessed risk levels and needs of local juvenile offenders, with priority given to those identified as moderate or high risk to re-offend through the Juvenile Assessment and Intervention System. The services must be delivered either within the community or in custody settings and focus on addressing critical areas such as cognitive and behavioral development, parent and youth mediation, victim impact and awareness, and restorative justice practices. This contract is specifically for Community-Based Services under Service Area 3a, with an estimated funding amount of $55,000, although this is subject to change. Interested organizations must submit separate proposals for each service area if applying for multiple areas, as combined submissions will not be accepted. The solicitation is managed by Central Purchasing in Santa Cruz, California, with a submission deadline of March 14, 2026. The primary contact for this opportunity is Shauna Soldate, Purchasing & Logistics Manager, who can be reached via email or phone for further inquiries.