FY27 FAC Family Advocacy Centers - Putnam, LaSalle, and Bureau Counties

The Department of Children and Family Services is seeking applicants to provide Family Advocacy Center services in Putnam, LaSalle, and Bureau counties. The selected provider will offer an array of core services, including advocacy, mentoring, parent support and training, general counseling, youth development, financial literacy, and employment readiness training. The provider must also form community linkages and a network of services that may be utilized by clients. • The FAC must serve 50% or more DCFS involved families when the total number of referrals received from DCFS is at least 50% of the total number of clients the provider is able to serve at any one time. • The FAC must maintain sufficient staff and client capacity to utilize at least 90% of their total Agreement amount. • The provider must obtain prior authorization from DCFS to serve clients outside of the program plan parameters. • The FAC must provide linkages to other community and public services, including housing, healthcare, childcare, substance abuse, and mental health services.