November 20, 2009

State of Nebraska Service Contract Amendment

On January 1, 2010, Boys Town of Nebraska began its new children's behavioral health help line and family navigator services for Nebraska families. The new services are the result of a request for proposals (RFP 2981Z1) released July 24, 2009. The $4.3 million contract started November 20, 2009, and will run though June 30, 2011, with one additional two-year renewal option.

The new services are mandated by a new state law (LB 603), the Nebraska Behavioral Health Services Act. The act, passed in January 2009, strengthens Nebraska's behavioral health safety net for children. RFP 2981Z1 was released in July 2009; proposals were due September 3, 2009. Boys Town signed the contract on October 21, 2009.