Prevention Planning Consultation Services

The San Mateo County Human Services Agency is seeking a consultant to provide technical assistance and subject matter expertise to support the development and implementation of its Family First Prevention Services Program. The program aims to provide prevention services to children and families, with a focus on early intervention and prevention. The consultant will work with county staff and community partners to design and implement a sustainable program that complies with federal and state requirements. Key services include strategic consultation, policy and operational guidance, fiscal expertise, workforce planning recommendations, facilitation, and technical assistance. The consultant will also support the county in making informed policy and operational decisions. • The consultant will provide technical guidance and support to the county in designing and implementing a Community Pathway that provides voluntary access to evidence-based prevention services. • The consultant will develop standardized referral, intake, assessment, and Title IV-E Prevention candidacy determination processes aligned with federal and state requirements. • The consultant will support the county in developing a braided fiscal model to maximize federal revenue alongside Medi-Cal (CalAIM) and ensure complete documentation and data-link readiness prior to the upcoming CWS-CARES platform local go-live deployment. • The consultant will establish fidelity monitoring protocols consistent with FFPSA and Title IV-E Prevention Services Clearinghouse requirements for active EBPs. • The consultant will facilitate a County CQI Workgroup and develop performance monitoring processes and tools.