Services should be provided by staff well-versed in crisis intervention and stabilization who operate within a trauma-informed approach. The organization supporting this program will need to demonstrate a history of success with the population, as well as cultural competence in urban settings. Progress notes will be documented within CONNECTIONS. The selected Respondent must be able to plan for staffing flexibility to meet the needs of all youth referred to Intensive Day Support - for example provide increased staffing support for a particularly high needs youth. Because the program is specific to high needs youth, Respondent(s) should expect not to reject/eject youth, though a brief suspension could be considered to support enhanced planning. Youth will maintain their present school district enrollment, unless a change is in their best interests. Respondent(s) should detail their academic support plan for youth unable or unwilling to attend a traditional school setting. The population will fluctuate as youth enter, exit, or move within the child welfare system. It is expected there will be 12-15 youth daily and at least 20 during school breaks, but this could expand. Programming should accommodate a variety of school districts and partner with Districts to support youth. It should also accommodate varied learning styles and youth who traditionally receive supportive services through an IEP. Intensive day support needs to be available from 7:30 am through 5:30 pm Mon-Fri. and throughout traditional school breaks...
