FY27 FAC Family Advocacy Centers - DeKalb, Kane, and Kendall Counties

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking applicants to provide Family Advocacy Center (FAC) services in DeKalb, Kane, and Kendall counties. The FAC will provide an array of core services, including advocacy, mentoring, parent support and training, general counseling, youth development, financial literacy and employment readiness trainings, and services to DCFS Alumni. The program aims to support and strengthen parents and families, with a special emphasis on clients' birth to six years of age. The grant award will have an initial period of performance starting in FY27, and applicants must select which counties they will serve, with preference given to applicants that have the capacity to serve all three counties. Some key services and requirements of the program include: • Providing core services such as advocacy, mentoring, and parent support and training • Maintaining a client-worker ratio and overall contract capacity • Serving at least 50% 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 • Obtaining prior authorization from DCFS to serve clients outside of the program plan parameters • Submitting monthly or quarterly periodic performance reports and monthly financial reports