Summary
The Hawaii Department of Human Services, Office of Youth Services (OYS) seeks proposals to provide short-term residential Emergency Shelter for Exploited Minors (ESEM) serving youth ages 12–17 on Oahu and Maui, integrating trauma-informed and public-health approaches. Services include 24/7 emergency beds, crisis intervention, counseling, case management, referrals, outreach and individualized service plans for up to 90 days; period of performance is July 1, 2026–June 30, 2028 with one 24-month option to extend. This is a Competitive Purchase of Service (RFP No. HMS-501-26-08), not a grant; proposals are due May 28, 2026 and the official posting is on the State of Hawaii procurement portal.