PRESS RELEASE: Visitations suspended at Juvenile Hall and Camp Kemp

San Mateo, CA - Due to the ongoing efforts of the San Mateo County Probation Department to combat the spread of COVID-19, visitation at the Youth Services Center – Juvenile Hall and the Margaret J. Kemp Camp (Camp Kemp) facilities will be temporarily suspended, effective immediately.

COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Update

San Mateo County has activated is Emergency Operations Center (EOC). For information about the County's efforts regarding COVID-19, please visit: https://cmo.smcgov.org/eoc

RFP: Youth Activities and Mental Health Services

The San Mateo County Probation Department seeks responses one or more provider(s) of programs that promote resiliency, pro-social behavior, and emotional wellbeing for youth in the San Mateo County juvenile hall, Camp Kemp, and community probation services. Programs should be documented or verified through an evidence-based or promising practice.

RFP: Youth and Family Programs

The San Mateo County Probation Department seeks responses from one or more provider(s) of youth and family programs that promote resiliency, pro-social behavior, and emotional wellbeing as well as decrease youth involvement in the juvenile justice system. Programs should be documented or verified through an evidence-based or promising practice.

Juvenile Diversion Program

In 2018, the San Mateo County Probation Department partnered with the City of San Mateo Police Department and their Police Activities League (PAL) for a juvenile diversion program, targeting at-risk youth ages 11-17 years old. This 6-month program provides youth with individualized plans to address a youth’s deviant behavior through a multidisciplinary team comprised of a full time Deputy Probation Officer, a juvenile detective, a clinician and a case worker from the local YMCA.

Current Job Openings with the Office of Public Safety Communications

The County of San Mateo is now accepting applications. We have opportunities for you to start your career with the Office of Public Safety Communications!

SMC Probation joins the Lip Sync Challenge!

Better late than never, the San Mateo County Probation Department proudly presents its lip sync challenge video

DUI Court Celebrates One Year Anniversary

Launched in September 18, 2017, the San Mateo County DUI Court has made a difference in our community in just one year.

San Mateo County Public Safety Communications Joins the Versaterm Family

Welcome San Mateo County to the Versaterm family! Versaterm extends a warm welcome to San Mateo County Public Safety Communications and their partner agencies as they

RFP: Program Evaluation Services

This Request for Proposals is for the evaluation of services for programs that promote resiliency, pro-social behavior, and emotional wellbeing and youth and family programs that increase developmental assets and decrease youth involvement in the juvenile justice system. These services are funded by the YOBG, JJCPA, and JPCF. 

RFP: Youth Activities and Mental Health Services 2017

RFP Number 2017-001 County of San Mateo Probation Department Release Date: January 3, 2017 Responses must be Received by 4:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time on February 14, 2017

RFP: Youth and Family Programs

RFP Number – 2017-002 County of San Mateo Probation Department Release Date: January 3, 2017 Responses must be Received by 4:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time on February 14, 2017