Adoption Support and Preservation

The County of Fresno, on behalf of the Department of Social Services, is requesting proposals from qualified vendors for the provision of adoption support and preservation services for families. The goal of the solicited services is to promote increased adoptions from foster care and decrease the likelihood of post-adoption placement disruption. The funded vendor will serve adoptive and pre-adoptive families who need supportive services. Key aspects of the contract include: * The provision of pre and post-adoption support services to families * The goal of decreasing the likelihood of post-adoption placement disruption * The requirement for the vendor to have experience providing these services to the target population in Fresno County and throughout several other California counties * The importance of the vendor's organizational readiness, including staff backgrounds and experience * The need for the vendor to provide a proposed budget that is appropriate and aligned with estimated funding for the services Some of the key services that the vendor is expected to provide include: * Adoption support services * Post-adoption placement support * Family counseling and therapy * Case management and coordination * Education and training for families and staff The contract is expected to be awarded to a single vendor, and the proposal from Aspiranet was deemed responsive and recommended for funding by the Review Committee.