The Multnomah County Health Department is seeking proposals for culturally responsive, Spanish/English speaking Mental Health Consultation services for children from birth through age five in Multnomah County Head Start programs. The contractor will provide early childhood mental health services, including teacher consultation and coaching, parent consultation and coaching, routine classroom observations, and targeted interventions for children. The contract has a maximum payment of $143,272 and is for a period of one year, with the option to renew for up to four additional years.
Key aspects of the contract include:
* Culturally responsive and prevention services for children
* Early childhood classroom consultation with early childhood educators
* Referrals to community support and parent support and education
* Services to be provided within the Albina and Mt. Hood Community College Head Start service areas
* Payment terms based on cost reimbursement
* Reporting requirements, including monthly expenditure reports and encounter data
* Evaluation and continuous improvement processes throughout the organization