RFP for Residential Programs for Child Welfare-Involved Youth

Allegheny County, through its Department of Human Services (DHS), is seeking Proposals from qualified Proposers to provide one or more of the following services for older youth who are involved with the child welfare system and whom the Court has determined that out-of-home placement is necessary to support their safety.

Specifically, for youth ages 13-19, DHS seeks:

1) A short-term, 4 to 8-bed (up to 4 boys, up to 4 girls ), 24/7 shelter for youth in need of placement while DHS determines a longer-term solution.
2) A short-term, 6 to 12-bed (up to 6 boys, up to 6 girls) residential diagnostic program that offers multiple types of comprehensive evaluation to inform youth placement and service planning.
3) A 6 to 12-bed (up to 6 boys, up to 6 girls) intensive residential program that provides access to on-site mobile treatment services to support youth who need a step down from a Residential Treatment Facility (RTF) or youth with deep trauma histories and behavioral issues.

Additionally, for youth ages 16-21, DHS seeks:

4) Up to four Transitional Living Residences (TLR), a home or living unit for up to four youth per residence, who can live in a semi-independent living setting with 24/7 supervision but are not yet ready for the level of independence in a Supervised Independent Living (SIL) program. DHS seeks 8-16 beds (up to 8 boys, up to 8 girls) across up to four residences for up to four youth per residence.

Please join us for a virtual informational session on Thursday, November 13, 2025, from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Eastern Time. Attending the virtual session is not required to submit a Proposal.

Proposals must be submitted electronically on DHS’s Bonfire Portal. Please see the RFP for more details.