Legal Service for Indigent Mothers in Child Protective Proceedings (RFP)

The Oakland County Procurement Division is seeking proposals for legal services to represent indigent mothers in child protective proceedings. The selected firm will provide comprehensive legal representation, including preliminary hearings, court hearings, and out-of-court conferences. The contract will be for a 12-month period, with the option for four successive one-year extensions. The proposal should include a description of the firm's experience, qualifications, and approach to providing legal services, as well as a detailed budget and cost breakdown. • The firm must have experience in child welfare legal representation and be familiar with the ABA Standards of Practice for Attorneys Representing Parents in Abuse and Neglect Cases. • The firm must demonstrate its ability to provide consistent representation to the referees and judges. • The firm must have a plan for managing and assigning attorneys to cases. • The firm must provide a detailed budget and cost breakdown. • The firm must be willing to accept payment on a monthly basis.