Specifications include, but are not limited to: Adolescent Diversion Units/Access Units Bridge Services Access Units are less structured and formalized than emergency shelters and shall include fully furnished drop-in centers that include internet capability. The Access Units will offer time limited use of individual spaces for youth in foster care. MDCPS will conside rproviding supervision via the use of approved caretakers for up to 12 hours a day in theevent the approved agency faces staffing challenges as all youth must receive 24-hour IFB No. 3160005698 ADU ServicesPage 9 of 44supervision. Approved agencies will be expected to work with MDCPS to developsupervision schedules upon unit admission if required. Providers are prohibited from theuse of chemical restraints, physical restraints, and seclusion. Children up to 18 years of agecannot be served in the same facility with adults. A minimum of six units or beds is requiredfor these services. The approved agency will provide three meals a day and snacks for theyouth as well as ensuring youth receives adequate mental health services. Use of this location will allow for a short-term placement solution and allow time for MDCPS to locate a more permanent placement for the child or youth. No child under the age of 10 shall be placed in an Access Unit unless the child has exceptional needs that cannot be met in afoster home or another appropriate setting. Approved agencies must be willing to allow for admission 24 hours a day