The purpose of this Request for Information (RFI) is to solicit information regarding Community-Based Outreach and Advocacy services that align with the mission of the Department of Human Services, Office of Youth Services (OYS). OYS is committed to supporting Hawaiʻi’s youth through balanced, community-based, and family-focused approaches that prevent delinquency, reduce recidivism, and promote positive youth development. Through this RFI, OYS seeks information on Outreach and Advocacy services that actively engage vulnerable and hard-to-reach youth and families, address both immediate and underlying needs, and connect youth to services and supports that strengthen protective factors, resilience, and long-term success. These services are intended to complement the juvenile justice system by promoting early intervention, diversion where appropriate, and sustained engagement with youth and families in their communities. A virtual meeting to gather information and feedback will be held on Thursday, February 19, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Hawaii Standard Time (HST). The virtual meeting will be recorded. OYS will engage attendees to provide information and feedback on the following: 1. From your perspective, what are the most significant unmet needs for “hard-to-reach” youth in your community that Outreach and Advocacy services should address? 2. What outreach strategies have been most effective in engaging youth who are not connected to traditional services? 3. What helps build trust and credibility with youth and families in your community? 4. How should Outreach and Advocacy services work alongside schools, juvenile justice and other systems without duplicating existing roles? To participate in the RFI virtual meeting, please access the Zoom link below: Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82787664763?pwd=nKdGW487bb7pybFFtdKfnjxckA5SbN.1 Meeting ID: 827 8766 4763 Passcode: 445897

Solicitation No.

HMS-501-26-06

Type / RFx

RFI

Status

Open

Level

state

Published Date

January 29, 2026

Due Date

February 26, 2026

NAICS Code

624190AI guide

Jurisdiction

State of Hawaii

State

Hawaii

Agency

Human Services

The purpose of this Request for Information (RFI) is to solicit information regarding Community-Based Outreach and Advocacy services that align with the mission of the Department of Human Services, Office of Youth Services (OYS). OYS is committed to supporting Hawaiʻi’s youth through balanced, community-based, and family-focused approaches that prevent delinquency, reduce recidivism, and promote positive youth development. Through this RFI, OYS seeks information on Outreach and Advocacy services that actively engage vulnerable and hard-to-reach youth and families, address both immediate and underlying needs, and connect youth to services and supports that strengthen protective factors, resilience, and long-term success. These services are intended to complement the juvenile justice system by promoting early intervention, diversion where appropriate, and sustained engagement with youth and families in their communities. A virtual meeting to gather information and feedback will be held on Thursday, February 19, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Hawaii Standard Time (HST). The virtual meeting will be recorded. OYS will engage attendees to provide information and feedback on the following: 1. From your perspective, what are the most significant unmet needs for “hard-to-reach” youth in your community that Outreach and Advocacy services should address? 2. What outreach strategies have been most effective in engaging youth who are not connected to traditional services? 3. What helps build trust and credibility with youth and families in your community? 4. How should Outreach and Advocacy services work alongside schools, juvenile justice and other systems without duplicating existing roles? To participate in the RFI virtual meeting, please access the Zoom link below: Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82787664763?pwd=nKdGW487bb7pybFFtdKfnjxckA5SbN.1 Meeting ID: 827 8766 4763 Passcode: 445897

1. January 29, 2026Published
2. February 26, 2026Responses Due