Support Services for the National Youth in Transition Database Outreach

The Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF), specifically the Office of Child and Family Well-Being (OCFW), is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) for Support Services related to the National Youth in Transition Database (NYTD) Outreach. This procurement seeks to gather input from qualified organizations with expertise in youth engagement, outreach, and leadership development for current and former foster youth. The primary objectives include identifying service options, best practices, and potential providers to strengthen NYTD outreach efforts, increase youth participation, and improve federal reporting quality. Key deliverables are expected to encompass outreach strategies, support for the Florida Statewide Youth Advisory Board, youth-led training development, and collaborative stakeholder engagement. The RFI requires respondents to provide detailed information about service delivery models, outreach strategies, staffing approaches, and innovative youth engagement practices. Critical dates for this opportunity include a question submission deadline of September 3, 2025, and a full response deadline of October 13, 2025, at 10:00 AM. The department is specifically evaluating bringing NYTD survey administration and reporting in-house while seeking external support to effectively engage youth populations.

The RFI does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations, though it appears to be seeking organizations with specialized experience in foster youth services and engagement. The procurement is currently in an information-gathering phase and is not a formal solicitation, with the potential to develop a competitive solicitation in the future. No specific incumbent vendors are mentioned, and while no direct budget ranges are provided, the complexity of the required services suggests a substantial potential contract value. The DCF is particularly interested in organizations that can demonstrate innovative approaches to reaching youth who have left care or become disengaged from traditional support systems. While no pricing information is explicitly requested at this stage, respondents are encouraged to provide general pricing insights that might inform future procurement activities. The opportunity is geographically focused on Leon County, Florida, but the services are likely to have statewide implications for foster youth support and engagement.