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StandUp for Kids for Homeless Youth Rapid Re-Housing Services <br />May 20, 2025 <br />Page 2 <br />4 <br />9 <br />9 <br />4 <br />support services designed to help individuals and families maintain stable housing once <br />they have moved into a home or are at risk of losing their housing. These services aim <br />to prevent homelessness or repeated episodes of homelessness by addressing the root <br />causes that may lead to housing instability. Supportive services aimed at breaking the <br />cycle include short- and medium-term rental assistance to help youth at risk of eviction <br />or homelessness, along with security deposit assistance to reduce financial barriers to <br />move-in. Housing Navigation services will support participants in locating and applying <br />for safe, affordable housing, while staff will also engage landlords, resolve tenancy <br />issues, and provide move-in essentials such as furniture and household items. Each <br />youth will receive individualized case management to help set and achieve goals related <br />to housing, employment, health, and education. In addition, participants will benefit from <br />life skills training in budgeting, cooking, cleaning, time management, and conflict <br />resolution to support independent living. Employment support includes resume-building <br />workshops, job readiness training, access to paid internships, and referrals to <br />employment programs, all aimed at promoting long-term stability and self-sufficiency. <br />Providing both rental subsidies and support services together in one program will place <br />youth in a better position to address the challenges that may have contributed to their <br />homelessness. <br />The City released a Request for Proposal (RFP #24-067A) on May 7, 2024, to secure <br />these specific services only for homeless youth. The RFP was posted on the City’s <br />PlanetBids portal and 23 organizations were notified either because they had previously <br />expressed interest or were identified by staff as potentially eligible. Several of these <br />organizations are based in the City of Santa Ana. However, only one organization <br />submitted a proposal in response to this RFP. <br /> <br />The City reviewed the submitted proposal and conducted a minimum threshold <br />evaluation to ensure compliance with the RFP requirements. Following this evaluation, <br />a Review Panel was formed consisting of staff from the Community Development <br />Agency, and an in-person interview was conducted. The table below summarizes the <br />results of the evaluation, providing the average score for the proposal. <br />Proposal Submitted By Average Score* <br />StandUp for Up Kids, Orange County 93.00 <br />* Maximum score was 100 points <br />StandUp for Kids was the sole respondent to the RFP and submitted a comprehensive <br />proposal to provide rapid rehousing and service coordination for homeless Transition <br />Age Youth (TAY) and those at imminent risk of homelessness. The organization <br />demonstrated a strong track record of working with youth experiencing housing <br />instability, and their proposal reflected a clear understanding of the unique challenges <br />faced by this population. Their application outlined a well-structured service model, <br />including housing navigation, case management, employment support, and life skills <br />development, aligned with the goals of the City’s homeless services strategy. <br />Additionally, StandUp for Kids provided evidence of existing partnerships, a qualified