Positive Indian Parenting

The Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is seeking bids from Federally Recognized Tribes, Recognized American Indian Organizations (RAIOs), and other Native Serving Organizations to deliver Positive Indian Parenting services. The goal of this program is to honor and uplift the strengths, cultural traditions, and parenting practices of American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) families by expanding access to culturally responsive parenting supports. The successful bidder will contract with DCYF to provide Positive Indian Parenting with the option to provide group, telehealth, or in-home formats of the program. Key responsibilities include: • Delivering Positive Indian Parenting services to AI/AN families • Providing culturally responsive parenting supports • Expanding access to services for Native families • Reducing the number of AI/AN children who enter out-of-home care The contract will be for a period of 12 months, with the option to renew. The estimated initial contract value is $100,000.