Prevention/Early Intervention Services

This contract funds two separate youth‑focused prevention and early‑intervention programs in Sedgwick County, Kansas, for FY 2021‑2023. One provider (CBAR) operates an alternative‑education campus for suspended or expelled students, delivering academic credit, technology access, counseling, and structured activities. The second provider (MHA) implements school‑based life‑skill curricula that teach coping, social, and emotional competencies to elementary‑age children. The award is a one‑year grant with two optional one‑year renewals, funded through the Kansas DOC’s Community Crime Prevention Fund, and was awarded after open competition among 66 respondents. Payment is made monthly, with strict data‑collection, outcome‑measurement, and reporting requirements. • Two vendors selected: CBAR ($145,686) and MHA ($62,439) for a total annual award of $208,125. • Scope includes risk‑assessment screening (RFR tool), individualized intervention plans, case management, and outcome tracking (arrest‑record checks, recidivism metrics). • Contract term: 1 year with up to two one‑year extensions, subject to performance criteria and 30‑day termination clause.