The County of Fresno, through its Department of Social Services, issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for services to support non-citizen victims of human trafficking, domestic violence, and other serious crimes. The RFP aimed to select a single agency to provide these services, funded through annual State TCVAP allocation. Centro La Familia Advocacy Services, Inc. was recommended for award due to its extensive experience working with the target population, knowledge of the TCVAP program, and collaboration with respected agencies. Key aspects of the contract include:
• Providing services to non-citizen victims of human trafficking, domestic violence, and other serious crimes
• Compliance with Senate Bill 1569 and applicable Welfare and Institutions Codes
• Coordination with an array of services, including those defined by the State's Trafficking and Crime Victims Assistance Program (TCVAP)
• Funding provided through annual State TCVAP allocation
• A single agency selected to provide these services
• The contract's goal is to provide a coordinated continuum of services to victims of human trafficking, domestic violence, and other serious crimes.