Description
The Massachusetts Department of Children and Families is seeking provider organizations to deliver a suite of youth Support & Stabilization services for children and families under its child‑welfare system. The solicitation outlines six distinct service models – Enrichment, Educational & Vocational, Non‑School Hours for Children with Disabilities, Transition‑Aged Youth, Group‑Based interventions, and Social & Emotional support – each billed on an hourly, daily, or per‑session basis. Providers must submit detailed response sheets, demonstrate qualified staff (minimum bachelor’s degree or five years experience, appropriate licensure for clinical roles), and meet rapid referral response timelines (within 48 hours). The bid is open, non‑competitive, and allows unsolicited submissions through a rolling‑enrollment window, with the initial response due August 16 2024.
• Provide in‑person youth‑focused services across six models, using hourly/daily rates.
• Must staff qualified licensed professionals (social workers, psychologists, counselors) and maintain a CQI program.
• Requires weekly reporting to DCF caseworkers and adherence to a 48‑hour referral‑response rule.