RFP-DCP-25-21 - Non-Secure Detention Services

Dutchess  County  is  required  to  take  reasonable  steps  to  provide  conveniently  accessible  
and  adequate  Non-Secure Detention services (NSD) and care. The Department of Community and Family Services (DCFS) is the Dutchess County department responsible for the administration of juvenile detention services for 
eligible youth residing within Dutchess County. DCFS requires the services of a Contractor to provide these  services and may
contract  with  public  or  non-profit  youth  caring  agencies  to  operate  NSD  facilities,  
pursuant  to  applicable statutes  and  regulations,  and  upon  certification  by  New  York  State  (NYS)  Office  of   Children  and  Family Services (OCFS). To build on our Dutchess County tradition of excellence, the County Executive through the DCFS is  seeking successful, best-practice, cost-effective Non-Secure Detention (NSD) services. The County is seeking proposals from qualified not-for-profit organizations to provide NSD services for the County. These services  consist of
short-term supportive residential care for juveniles awaiting court processing in accordance with 
provisions of the NYS Family Court Act and regulations of the NYS OCFS.