Credible Messenger

2026-11-03

The State of Connecticut Judicial Branch , Court Support Services Division ( JBCSSD ) is seeking proposals from qualified agencies to provide intensive mentoring and advocacy services through the Credible Messenger Program . The qualified organization ( s ) will match specially trained Credible Messengers to high risk , high need justice involved youth . Credible Messengers will typically ( 1 ) come from and / or live in the neighborhoods / communities of the youth to be served , ( 2 ) have lived and / or similar relevant experiences to the youth , and ( 3 ) have transformed their own lives . Credible Messengers will provide intensive one - on - one mentoring to justice - involved youth and their families . Credible Messengers aim to provide structure , guidance , teach skill - building techniques to youth and their families , develop linkages to community providers , and ultimately change behavior from law breaking to law abiding . JBCSSD is seeking proposals from interested bidders for various locations statewide , including Bridgeport , Hartford , New Britain , New Haven , Stamford , and Waterbury ( see Paragraph D . 3 . Locations of Services and Anticipated Annual Referrals for more information ). However , JBCSSD seeks to prioritize contracts for the Credible Messenger Program in Bridgeport , Hartford , New Haven , and Waterbury . While programming will focus on youth from these densely populated urban cities , youth from bordering / adjacent communities , towns , and neighborhoods within the catchment area may also be served as capacity allows . Contracts for other remaining locations will be contingent upon the availability of funding .

Connecticut

2026-03-27