Juvenile Programs and Services

The San Mateo County Probation Department invites proposals from qualified service providers, including community-based organizations (CBOs), government entities, universities, sole proprietors, and similar organizations to deliver innovative, evidence-based, and culturally responsive programs for youth and families in San Mateo County. Programs funded through this RFP must align with the 2025-2030 Local Action Plan (LAP) adopted by the Juvenile Justice Coordinating Council (JJCC). The LAP outlines community priorities for juvenile crime prevention, intervention, detention-based services, and family supports. Each year, Probation-funded partners serve hundreds of youth across the County, including: More than 800 at-risk youth in the community Over 200 system-involved youth Nearly 200 youth in detention Through this competitive process, the Department seeks to expand and strengthen the County’s network of prevention, intervention, detention-based, and reentry programs. Funding will be distributed from: Juvenile Probation Activities Funding (JPAF) : Prevention and intervention for at-risk youth in schools and communities. Youthful Offender Block Grant (YOBG) : Programs for youth in Juvenile Hall and reentry services. Juvenile Justice Crime Prevention Act (JJCPA) : Programs for youth on probation. Juvenile Justice Realignment Block Grant (JJRBG) : Services for older youth (up to age 25) serving longer commitments in Juvenile Hall following the Division of Juvenile Justice closure. Multiple contracts may be awarded to ensure a diverse mix of services. Contracts are expected to begin July 1, 2026, for up to five years.