Description
The State of Delaware’s Division of Public Health is seeking a qualified vendor to expand and operate the “Parents as Teachers” (PAT) home‑visitation program under the federal MIECHV grant. The contractor will deliver evidence‑based parenting education, developmental screenings, and resource linkage to families with children from prenatal stages through kindergarten entry, focusing on identified high‑risk geographic zones across the state. Services must include home visits, group sessions, community resource networking, and comprehensive data collection/reporting, with staffing qualifications that emphasize bachelor‑level education for parent educators and ongoing professional development. The contract is expected to run for three years with monthly reporting and performance‑measure obligations.
• Deliver home‑visiting services (≈12 visits/yr per family) and culturally appropriate group workshops in nine high‑risk zones.
• Conduct developmental, health, depression, and IPV screenings using standardized tools and report 19 performance measures.
• Maintain a qualified staff team (≥75 % bachelor’s degree holders), provide required trainings, and submit monthly/quarterly reports via the PAT data system.