1. Shelter services. The PROVIDER shall: a. Provide shelter for a child or youth referred by DHS in a 24/7 safe and temporary living environment; b. Provide shelter that allows a child or youth to remain in their respective community; c. Provide shelter that allows a child or youth to continue in their school of origin. 2. Support services. The PROVIDER shall: a. Provide crisis stabilization, behavioral supports, and on-going counseling to a child or youth referred to the shelter for services; b. Assess each child or youth upon placement, identify their needs, and work with DHS to make referrals for services to meet those needs; c. Provide knowledgeable trained staff to stabilize and support the needs of the child or youth using a trauma informed care approach; and d. Provide support to the child or youth’s parent or caregiver to assist in the transition from the child or youth’s home to the shelter, and transition from the shelter to the child or youth’s home or other placement. 3. Overall Service Objectives: a. Prevent or reduce the number of runaways; b. Improve placement stability; c. Improve academic outcomes; and d. Improve the well-being for children or youths ages 12-17 (e.g., behavioral and emotional functioning, social functioning, school attendance, physical health and development, mental health, pro-social activities).
