Description
The State of Tennessee’s Department of Children’s Services is seeking a qualified consultancy to lead and coordinate the statewide “Taylor Initiative,” a comprehensive effort to combat child trafficking. The contractor will manage program development, support three sub‑committees (Safe Housing, Strategic Collaboration, Whole Family Healing), plan bi‑annual human trafficking summits, provide technical assistance, conduct research, and deliver quarterly and annual reports. The work will require survivor‑informed consulting, legislative and policy guidance, and performance‑measure development over a potential four‑year term, with an annual budget ceiling of $160,000.
• Lead and oversee the Taylor Initiative’s implementation and stakeholder coordination.
• Support sub‑committees with meeting facilitation, reporting, and progress tracking.
• Plan and execute bi‑annual summits in Nashville, and produce research‑based strategic recommendations.
• Deliver quarterly updates, annual reports, and performance metrics to the Department.