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Alexander County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council Request For Proposals $140,199 30% January 5, 2026 Anticipated County Allocation Required Local Match Rate Date Advertised The Juvenile Crime Prevention Council (JCPC) has studied the risk factors and needs of court-involved juveniles in this county and hereby publishes this Request For Proposals (RFP). The JCPC anticipates funds from the NC Dept. of Public Safety Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention in the amount stated above to fund the program types specified below. Such programs will serve delinquent and at-risk youth for the state fiscal year 2026-2027 beginning on or after July 1, 2026. The use of these funds in this county requires a local match in the amount specified above. The JCPC will consider proposals for the following needed programs: Substance Abuse Assessment Substance Abuse Treatment Individual/Group/Family Counseling Home-Based Family Counseling Mediation/Conflict Resolution Restitution/Community Service Teen Court Experiential Skill Building Life Skills Mentoring Parent/Family Skill Building Interpersonal Skill Building Tutoring/Academic Enhancement Programs Vocational Development Proposed program services should target the following risk factors for delinquency or repeat delinquency: *Juveniles who associate with other negative/delinquent/gang-involved peers *Parenting skills/family criminal history *Mental health (substance abuse and victimization) *School behavior problems/absences *Reduction in juvenile recidivism Programs should address the following concerns as reported in the Youth Assessment Screening Instrument (YASI) for adjudicated youth: Peer Domain: Alexander County youth involved with the juvenile justice system are more likely to associate with others involved in delinquent activities and gang involvement. Individual Domain: Substance abuse and mental health services are critical issues in providing assistance to youth and families involved in the juvenile justice system. Programs receiving JCPC funds shall provide appropriate access to these services. Family Domain: Parental support and/or parental enhancement skills are needed for court-referred youth. Access to services that provide best practices and have the ability to engage families are needed. School Domain: Youth involved with Alexander County juvenile justice system have increased risk of school behavior issues reflected in prolonged absences, suspensions, failing grades, and attendance issues. Applicants are being sought that are able to address items below: 1. Program services compatible with research that are shown to be effective with juvenile offenders. 2. Program services that are outcome-based. 3. Programs that have an evaluation component. 4. Program services that detect gang participation and divert individuals from gang participation. 5. Applicants are encouraged to be innovative and submit proposals that meet multiple program needs. Local public agencies, 501(c)(3) non-profit corporations, and local housing authorities are invited to submit applications to provide services addressing the above elements. at JCPC Chairperson or Designee Telephone # In order to apply for FY 2026-2027 JCPC funding, you must complete and submit your application online by accessing NC ALLIES. Please read and follow all instructions at the following link: After submitting the application electronically, private non-profits are also required to submit No Overdue Tax forms, Conflict of Interest Statements, Agency Conflict of Interest Policy, and proof of 501(c)(3) status. Documents can be uploaded in NC ALLIES. An information session will be held virtually on Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. This meeting is mandatory for new programs that are interested in applying for funds. Meeting number: 2312 995 3886 Password: CxjT3KjPt48 (29583557 when dialing from a phone) Join by phone +1-[PHONE REDACTED] US Toll Access code: 2312 995 3886 NOTE: For further information or technical assistance about applying for JCPC funds in this county, contact Area Consultant Daniel Sevigny, Division of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention at or Tracy Irish at [PHONE REDACTED]. Deadline for online application is February 19, 2026. [PHONE REDACTED] Gary Herman