Diversion advocacy program

Catron County, New Mexico is posting notice of Chaves County's sole-source procurement intent for a Diversion Advocacy Program, with a protest deadline of June 15, 2026 and a formal due date of June 28, 2026. The sole-source intent is the primary filter: Chaves County intends to award to Chaves County CASA (located at 500 N Main Street, #314, Roswell, NM 88201) without competitive solicitation, and parties wishing to protest must submit written objection to the Purchasing Director within fifteen calendar days of posting.

The program provides court advocacy and support services for youth involved in the juvenile court system. Services include Court Appointed Special Advocacy, Kinship Care coordination, and Referral and Assessment. Advocates conduct youth assessments upon referral, appear with youth in court proceedings, conduct home visits, and make referrals to necessary services. The stated objective is to enhance self-esteem, coping skills, and positive goal-setting abilities for participating youth.

The procurement amount is $42,500 or more per year. Funding derives from a continuum grant awarded to Chaves County by the New Mexico Children Youth and Families Department under the Juvenile Continuum Act for the Juvenile Offender Program. The procurement contact is Analicia Nieto, Chaves County Purchasing Director, at 575-624-6615 or ana.nieto@chavescounty.gov.