This RFP is an invitation for non-profit organizations and local Youth Bureaus to help the Bureau meet its strategic goals by providing comprehensive, innovative, age and culturally appropriate offerings. Strategic goals of the Bureau include increasing formal and informal resources that lend to children’s and youths’ growth from early childhood through adolescence to young adulthood. The Bureau is interested in supporting opportunities that lend to the following results: Mental health and well-being – Improving outcomes related to youth mental health and social and emotional skills development and connectedness Employment – Increasing qualifications and skills, such as collective problem solving, teamwork, and dispute resolution, that help prepare youth for suitable employment Educational connection and achievement – More youth attending and completing school with increased attainment, including programs that have collegiate placement success Physical health and well-being – Increasing physical activity and positive relationships to one’s body and physical activity Community cohesion – Breaking down barriers to reduce discrimination, crime, and violence in communities and help young leaders emerge
