Teen Court Diversion Program

This Request for Quote seeks a vendor to implement a Teen Court Diversion Program that develops leadership, provides education, builds life skills, and promotes life planning for youth in Baltimore City between the ages of eleven (11) and seventeen (17) who are alleged to have committed a delinquent act (misdemeanor) and have admitted their involvement.

The Department intends to make one (1) award for a duration of one (1) year for this solicitation.

The Contractor shall implement a Teen Court Diversion Program for youth in Baltimore City and provide a staffing structure that can support the Program and serve up to 200 youth per year.

The Contractor shall respond to referrals and meet with the Department regarding youth referred and identify ways to overcome barriers to the youth's successful engagement in the Program. At least one (1) main office must be maintained in Baltimore City.

Contractor Requirements and Tasks

• Able to provide all components of services, including case management and teen court, both virtually and in person.
• Ensure that youth who agree to participate in the Teen Court Diversion Program follow through on any sanctions imposed by the teen jury for up to ninety (90) days.
• Design an outcome and evaluation process. This process will be used to demonstrate overall program effectiveness of diverting youth from the system and reduce the risk of re-offense.
• Provide a detailed plan to implement the following components: Treatment services; Case Management; Individual, Family and Group Counseling; Crisis Prevention/Intervention; Wraparound Services.

Staffing

The Contract shall provide volunteer staff and recruit judges and/or former judges, practicing and/or non-practicing attorneys and law students to serve on the Teen Court. The Contractor shall hire a licensed Graduate Social Worker or Certified Social Worker by the Maryland State Board of Social Work Examiners. The Contractor shall hire a Program Manager who has a bachelor's degree, preferably in a Behavioral Health field.

Referral Process

There must be an electronic mechanism for receiving and tracking referrals. The Contractor shall confirm receipt of referrals by sending an email to the sender within one (1) business day of the receipt of referrals and by making contact with the youth or family within two (2) business days of the date of receipt.

Reporting

Monthly Progress Report – This report shall be submitted via email to the Contract Monitor or designee no later than fifteen (15) days following the end of each month.

The Contractor must meet the minimum requirements as follows:

1. The Contractor must possess a bachelor's degree.
2. The Contractor shall have three (3) years of experience providing case management services to emotionally or socially maladjusted, delinquent, or victimized youth, in a community-based or residential setting.

The Contractor shall maintain contact with the Department regarding youth referred to the Teen Court Diversion Program and shall meet with the Department to discuss the status of youth's progress [...] at a minimum once a month or as needed based on the needs of the youth.

A SOC 2 Type 2 Audit applies to the Contract. The applicable trust service criteria is Confidentiality.

The Department intends to make one (1) award for a duration of one (1) year for this solicitation.