Transitional Living Program Services

The State of Missouri, Department of Social Services, Children’s Division, is seeking vendors to provide Transitional Living Program services for older youth who have experienced out-of-home placement. The program aims to provide a living environment that helps youth transition to self-sufficiency and independence. The contractor will provide guidance, coaching, and mentoring in a safe and supervised living environment, teaching independent living skills. The services will be provided in a community setting, and the contractor must have experience working with youth with various behaviors, including poor impulse control, academic underachievement, and substance experimentation. The contractor must also provide accommodations for youth with disabilities and service animals. The contract period is for one year, and the Department of Social Services, Children’s Division, has approximately $2,560,459.00 per year appropriated for the program. Key responsibilities include: • Providing Transitional Living Program services in the awarded region(s) • Serving youth who present a variety of behaviors • Providing accommodations for youth with disabilities and service animals • Performing services on an as-needed basis • Complying with the Anti-Discrimination Against Israel Act certification • Disclosing any services performed outside the United States • Complying with federal funding unique identity ID requirements The following are key points to consider: • The contractor must have experience working with youth with various behaviors • The contractor must provide accommodations for youth with disabilities and service animals • The contract period is for one year • The Department of Social Services, Children’s Division, has approximately $2,560,459.00 per year appropriated for the program • The contractor must comply with various certifications and disclosures, including the Anti-Discrimination Against Israel Act certification and federal funding unique identity ID requirements