Request For Information for Peer Mentor Program

The County of Los Angeles (County), through its Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), is issuing this Request for Information (RFI) to gain familiarity with the current array of service providers, and gather general information related to the experience and cost to support DCFS youth by connecting them with mentors who have had similar experiences. Organizations with two (2) year experience in connecting DCFS youth between the ages of 10 to 17 years old, with adult mentors with lived experience who help the youth to discuss their lives and opportunities, strengthen family and other social connections, and differentiate between short-term stability and long-term permanency, are encouraged to submit an RFI Response. The release of this RFI is for planning purposes and does not commit the County to contract for any services. Pending the results, the County reserves the right to collaborate with qualified organizations, either to negotiate contracts, release a solicitation, or to take no further action. Interested organizations are highly encouraged to submit a Response, as specified below by 12:00 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) on June 11, 2026.