Resource Family Approval (RFA) - Family Evaluations and Written Reports

The County of Fresno, on behalf of the Department of Social Services (DSS), is requesting proposals from qualified bidders to provide Family Evaluation Assessments and completed Written Reports for the Resource Family Approval (RFA) Program. The program aims to provide services for up to 300 RFA referrals per year. The contract requires the vendor to have experience in interviewing and assessing families, as well as providing services to rural or remote areas. The vendor must also be able to provide services in a culturally and linguistically competent manner. Some key points to consider are: * The vendor's understanding of family dynamics and their ability to provide a comprehensive assessment based on information gathered. * The vendor's experience in making recommendations based on assessments and their ability to provide services to rural or remote areas. * The vendor's ability to provide services in a culturally and linguistically competent manner. * The vendor's data collection and reporting methods. * The vendor's ability to provide services following COSS COVID-19 guidelines. The contract is expected to be awarded to two vendors, and the award notice is available on the Public Purchase website.