Evidence - Based Programs - Juvenile Services

2026-11-03

All proposals must speak to the agency ' s ability to meet the following desired criteria . Responses must reflect in detail the degree to which they can be provided ( address both in the narrative and on the check - off sheet ). The ability to provide these components will factor heavily in determining award ( s ). Applicant agencies should : A . Provide demonstration of knowledge and experience in providing a community - based Evidence - based program practices to handle the needs of Sedgwick County juvenile justice system - involved youth and their families . The selected programs should demonstrate ability to identify and sustain an adequate referral base capable of referring youth in the target population B . Understand the program must utilize a risk assessment process and be consistent with evidence - based practices ( see Background and Objectives above ) and the targeted population should include juvenile offenders , juveniles experiencing a mental health crisis , and their families . Program description must include procedures for differentially responding to risk levels and planned dosage for interventions . C . As part of creating outcomes , the contractor must also track client ’ s demographic data , recidivism , housing conditions , education status , and employment status . D . Provide quality control mechanisms for data provision , fidelity of assessment practices and evidence - based practices , and outcomes . Quality control and fidelity are key in providing good services . E . Demonstrate past or present collaborative efforts .

Kansas

2026-04-08