Wellbeing Services for Youth and Families RFP

The Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services is soliciting proposals under RFP #25-04-018 to establish eight contracts for Wellbeing Services for Youth and Families. This program focuses on providing critical resources, case management, and support to children, youth, caregivers, and families throughout Los Angeles County, with a specific emphasis on LGBTQIA2S+ youth. The anticipated contract term runs from July 1, 2027, to June 30, 2028, with two optional one-year extensions. The maximum annual contract amount per Service Planning Area is 460,000 dollars, bringing the potential total value to 1,380,000 dollars over three years. Eligible proposers must be nonprofits with at least three years of experience serving youth with histories of abuse, mental health challenges, substance use, or intimate partner violence. Key deliverables include conducting needs assessments, ensuring at least two in-person contacts per youth monthly, and implementing a comprehensive program evaluation plan. Awards are based on a trade-off analysis, with the Business Proposal accounting for 70 percent of the score and the Cost Proposal accounting for 30 percent. Evaluation criteria prioritize proposer qualifications, quality assurance, staff training in trauma-informed and LGBTQIA2S+ competency, and community engagement. Proposals must be submitted as two separate PDF files—a Business Proposal and a Cost Proposal—via email to [email hidden] by June 11, 2026. Preference is given to Local Small Business Enterprises, Social Enterprises, and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises. Contractors must adhere to strict compliance standards, including HIPAA regulations, mandated child abuse reporting, and specific insurance requirements for sexual misconduct liability. Performance will be monitored through a Quality Assurance Plan and biannual customer satisfaction surveys.