Project Information

Bid Title

Family Stabilization Program

Issuing Agency

Lake County

Location

California

Published Date

May 8, 2026

Closing Date

May 29, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

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Project Description

Bid Title:	Family Stabilization Program
Category:	County General
Status:	Open

Description: Lake County Behavioral Health Services (LCBHS) are pleased to announce the availability of up to $200,000 per year for three years (2026-2029) through the Behavioral Health Services Act (BHSA) to provide the Family Stabilization Program by providing residential and community based intensive case management, transitional housing for young (18-25) pregnant or parenting families and their children, and coordinated service linkages. Participants served under this program must meet BHSA Housing Interventions eligibility criteria, including applicable mental health and/or substance use disorder (SUD)–related eligibility requirements. Local applicants must submit their proposals to LCBHS no later than 5:00 pm on May 29th, 2026. The contracting process, leading to funding disbursement, will begin immediately after an applicant has been given a letter of intent. Proposals should be submitted in accordance with the requirements of this solicitation, which are contained herein. Publication Date/Time: 5/8/2026 8:00 AM Closing Date/Time: 5/29/2026 5:00 PM Contact Person: Christine Andrus at: Christine.Andrus@lakecountyca.gov Related Documents: RFP Family Stabilization Program

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LAKE COUNTY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

Family Stabilization Program – Transitional

Housing and Intensive Case Management

for Pregnant and Parenting Transitional Age

Youth (RFP No. )

COUNTY OF LAKE

RFP No. ______

Issued: May 8th 2026

Family Stabilization Program

Submission Deadline:

May 29th 2026 at 5:00 P.M.

By:

Name

Title

1. INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................... 3

2. SCOPE OF SERVICES ............................................................................................................ 3

3. COMPENSATION ................................................................................................................. 6

4. PROGRAM OUTCOMES .................................................................................................................... 6

5. PROPOSAL CONTENT ....................................................................................................................... 7

6. PROPOSAL SUBMITTAL ............................................................................................................. 7

7. PROPOSAL EVALUATION AND AWARD .................................................................................... 8

8. PROTEST PROCEDURES ............................................................................................................. 9

9. GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS.......................................................................................10

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1. INTRODUCTION.

Family Stabilization Program

Lake County Behavioral Health Services (LCBHS) are pleased to announce the availability

of up to $200,000 per year for three years (2026-2029) through the Behavioral Health

Services Act (BHSA) to provide the Family Stabilization Program by providing residential

and community based intensive case management, transitional housing for young (18-25)

pregnant or parenting families and their children, and coordinated service linkages.

Participants served under this program must meet BHSA Housing Interventions eligibility

criteria, including applicable mental health and/or substance use disorder (SUD)–related

eligibility requirements.

Recent History: Lake County Behavioral Health Services (LCBHS), with

community cooperation, have funded the Nurturing Education and Skills Training

(NEST) through the Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) contracting with

Redwood Community Services (RCS), located at 320 1st Street, Lakeport. The

program has provided Family Stabilization services by providing transitional

residential services for young pregnant and/or parenting families and providing

education and skills training for up to 15 months.

Current Need: It has been recognized that there is an ongoing need to assist

vulnerable young families in the community who are at risk or experiencing

homelessness. It is also recognized that these families can benefit from a youth

driven process to reduce risk factors and increase self-sufficiency. These

processes can help to end the cycle of poverty for these vulnerable families and

provide long-term sustainable change that will impact consumers as well as the

community for years to come.

Funding: Lake County Behavioral Health Services have determined Housing

funds from the Behavioral Health Services Act (BHSA) are for the operation of the

Family Stabilization Program. LCBHS is making available up to $200,000 per

fiscal year for a period of up to three (3) years, contingent upon:

• Annual appropriation by the County

• Continued availability of BHSA funding

• Contractor performance

• Ongoing alignment with the approved BHSA Integrated Plan

Local applicants must submit their proposals to LCBHS no later than 5:00 pm on

May 29th, 2026.

The contracting process, leading to funding disbursement, will begin immediately

after an applicant has been given a letter of intent.

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Family Stabilization Program

Proposals should be submitted in accordance with the requirements of this solicitation,

which are contained herein.

2. SCOPE OF SERVICE.

The selected subrecipient shall design, implement, and operate a Family Stabilization

Program serving pregnant and parenting Transitional Age Youth (TAY), ages 18–25, and

their children who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness and who meet BHSA

Housing Interventions eligibility criteria, including applicable mental health and/or

substance use disorder-related eligibility requirements.

A. Transitional Housing

• Provide time-limited safe, stable, low-barrier transitional housing for eligible

participants and their children

• Maintain facilities in compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal

requirements

• Ensure housing is delivered consistent with Housing First principles,

without preconditions for service participation

B. Supportive Housing Services

• Deliver individualized, trauma-informed, and strengths-based services

• Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop individualized housing

stability plans

• Provide ongoing support focused on housing retention, self-sufficiency, and

family stability

C. Family Stabilization Services

• Provide parenting support, life skills training, and household management

education

• Support participants in developing independent living skills and long-term

stability

• Deliver or coordinate behavioral health and wellness services, as appropriate

D. Service Coordination and Linkages

• Establish and maintain partnerships with community-based organizations and

healthcare providers

• Facilitate access to:

o Behavioral health and primary care services

o Public benefits and income supports

o Employment and education services

• Execute Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) to support a coordinated

system of care

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Family Stabilization Program

E. Housing Navigation and Permanent Housing Placement

• Assist participants in identifying and securing permanent housing including

landlord engagement

• Provide housing search assistance, landlord engagement, and application

support

• Support transitions from program participation to permanent housing

placements

F. Coordinated Entry System (CES) Participation

• Actively participate in the Lake County Coordinated Entry System

• Accept referrals and prioritize clients in alignment with CES policies

• Participate in case conferencing and housing prioritization processes

G. HMIS Data Collection and Reporting

• Enter and maintain accurate, timely client-level data in HMIS

• Track and report required performance metrics, including:

o Number of persons served

o Housing outcomes and exits to permanent housing

o Returns to homelessness

o Income growth and service utilization

• Participate in Housing Inventory Count (HIC) and other required reporting

H. Equity and Culturally Responsive Services

• Provide culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and inclusive services

• Implement outreach strategies to engage underserved and disproportionately

impacted populations

• Address barriers to access and promote equitable outcomes

I. Program Administration and Compliance

• Ensure all activities comply with BHSA requirements and applicable federal

and state regulations

• Maintain required policies, including confidentiality, grievance procedures,

and code of conduct

• Ensure coordination with LCBHS, the Lake County Continuum of Care,

Partnership HealthPlan, Enhanced Care Management providers, Community

Supports providers, and other applicable partners to prevent duplication of

services and ensure BHSA funds are used only for allowable costs not

otherwise reimbursable through Medi-Cal, MCP Community Supports, or

other available funding sources, unless expressly authorized by LCBHS.

• Participate in LCBHS monitoring, site visits, and audits

• Submit required quarterly and annual program and expenditure reports

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