Youth Connect Outreach and Home Visiting Program

The Youth Connect Outreach and Home Visiting Program is a contract initiated by the City of New Haven aimed at supporting the Learner, Engagement, Attendance Program (LEAP), which focuses on re-engaging K-12 students who are severely or extremely chronically absent from school. The program emphasizes collaboration with community-based organizations that have strong ties within the New Haven community to facilitate outreach efforts such as phone calls, home visits, and face-to-face contact with students and their families. These organizations are responsible for providing case management notes, supporting the district’s outreach initiatives, and participating in scheduled meetings and training sessions to ensure students receive the necessary support to improve attendance and remain engaged in school. The contract, posted in November 2024, has a value ranging from $500,000 to $1,500,000 and is managed under the NAICS code 624190, which pertains to other individual and family services. The City of New Haven seeks responses by November 26, 2024, and the primary point of contact for inquiries is Christian Tabares, reachable via email or phone. The program underscores the importance of community partnerships in addressing chronic absenteeism and fostering a supportive environment to help students succeed academically.