Differential Response

The County of San Mateo Human Services Agency is seeking qualified providers to deliver Differential Response (DR) services in support of the County’s Children and Family Services branch. DR is a family-centered, early-intervention approach designed to strengthen protective factors, engage families collaboratively, and prevent the need for deeper child welfare involvement. The selected provider will be expected to implement evidence-based prevention services, collaborate with County departments and community partners, track outcomes, and participate in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) processes. The provider will also be responsible for ensuring services are accessible, culturally responsive, and family-centered. Some key responsibilities include: • Implementing evidence-based prevention services with fidelity to recognized models • Collaborating with County departments and community partners for seamless service delivery • Tracking outcomes and participating in CQI processes • Ensuring services are accessible, culturally responsive, and family-centered • Providing time-limited aftercare services for reunified families • Participating in multidisciplinary and Child and Family Team (CFT) meetings • Tracking and reporting outcomes, including pre- and post-assessment results, family engagement, and service referrals.