Transition Services and Aftercare

The Iowa Judicial Branch is seeking one or more vendors to provide Transition to Adult and Aftercare services throughout JCS District 3. Aftercare services are for Youth that are transitioning from Qualified Residential Treatment Programs and State Training School or other out-of-home placements back into the community. The intent of this service is to reduce recidivism, help Youth maintain stable self-sufficiency, and engage families/caregivers in solution-focused conversations for Youth under JCS District Three counties. • The services will be provided to approximately 10 youth in the OTWH services and an additional 10-20 youth in the Transition to Adulthood services within the first fiscal year. • The Transition Specialists will assist youth transitioning from out-of-home placement by following the OTWH curriculum as outlined by Boys Town. • The curriculum requires approximately 55 hours of initial training of the Respondent followed by ongoing training as outlined by Boys Town. • The Respondent will be expected to work closely with Boys Town on a regular basis.