Description
Washington State’s Department of Children, Youth & Families is seeking qualified organizations to operate Family Resource Centers (FRCs) that provide voluntary, strength‑based, culturally responsive case‑closure support services to families exiting child‑welfare involvement. The contractor will manage referrals, conduct assessments, navigate community resources, provide direct basic‑needs assistance, and track outcomes for an estimated 1,170 families per year across priority counties. Funding is capped at $37,600 per contract with capacity, referral, and case rates, plus a six‑month ramp‑up schedule; up to five contracts may be awarded, with the possibility of extensions through June 2032.
• Core duties: intake, needs assessment, service navigation, warm‑hand‑offs, follow‑up, and closure reporting.
• Required presence in at least one priority community (e.g., King, Spokane, Snohomish, Benton, Whatcom).
• Mandatory compliance: Washington licensing (or 30‑day post‑award licensing), background checks, insurance, data‑security, and non‑discrimination standards.
• Evaluation emphasizes technical capability, cultural competence, tribal collaboration, and small‑business/veteran‑owned preferences.