RFQ-2019-121 - Respite Services for Youth (PINS)

The County of Albany is seeking quotes from qualified agencies to provide respite respite care and services, which are defined in 18 NYCRR 435 as the provision of brief and temporary care and supervision of children and youth for the purpose of relieving parents of the care of such children when the family needs immediate relief in order to be able to maintain or restore family functioning. The youth in need of such respite services may likely have special needs related to abuse or neglect, mental health issues, substance abuse, chronic medical issues, behavioral issues and/or historical criminal behavior. The focus of the respite service is to prevent youth from out of home placement, support positive youth development and improve family functioning. The specific service sought is Crisis Overnight Respite for youth displaying PINS and JD behaviors and their families.