Caregiver Supports Area 11

The Department of Children Youth and Families is seeking proposals for the Caregiver Supports Area 11 project, which aims to increase access to placement supports for all caregivers, whether licensed or unlicensed, to better align those supports to the diverse needs of youth and children in out-of-home placement. The selected contractor will be expected to provide a range of services, including case management, parenting intervention, and family and social services. The contract will be a rate-based contract, and the estimated initial contract value is $0. Key aspects of the proposal include: • The contractor's experience and plan for providing caregiver support services • The contractor's approach to recruiting and supporting staff • The contractor's data protection policies and procedures • The contractor's cultural responsiveness and plan for promoting racial equity • The contractor's experience and plan for providing services to children and youth who have experienced complex trauma • The contractor's plan for collaborating with tribes and accessing culturally appropriate resources for Native American communities