Description
The Macon-Bibb County Board of Commissioners is seeking proposals from qualified non-profit, for-profit, and governmental management entities to develop, manage, and ensure fidelity of delivery of an evidence-based continuum of care within Macon-Bibb County specific to Functional Family Therapy (FFT). The goal of the program is to reduce recidivism by addressing the criminogenic needs of youth under the custody and/or supervision of the Juvenile Court and by strengthening family support. Key services include:
• Development and confirmation of a program budget
• Preparation of requests for proposals for any proposed subcontracted direct therapeutic service providers
• Presentation of received bids of proposals for approval of the County prior to selection
• Subcontract with and management of any approved direct service provider
• Responsibility for monitoring and ensuring compliance with fidelity of service delivered by program participants
• Coordination with model dissemination organizations
• Oversight of all therapeutic program reporting requirements
The target population ranges from at-risk preadolescents to youth with serious problems, and the program aims to serve at least 73 youth during each grant cycle.