Correspondence Parenting Education Services

The County of Riverside is seeking correspondence parenting education services to provide to clients of the Children's Services Division. The goal of the program is to reduce entry/re-entry into the Child Welfare System and increase reunification by equipping parents/caregivers with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively parent their children. The program will serve parents/caregivers of children and youth demonstrating moderate to severe behavioral and/or emotional problems. The contract will be funded with PSSF funds, with a maximum of $10,000 annually until June 30, 2024. Some key points about the contract include: • The program will provide a correspondence parenting education program that is accessible for parents/guardians involved with the Child Welfare System who have physical barriers that prohibit attendance at an in-person parenting course. • The program will provide a correspondence parenting education program that is evidence-based/evidence-informed and meets the requirements of Welfare and Institutions Code section 16507.7. • The contractor must obtain approval of evidence-based practice(s) or evidence-informed practice(s) by CSD-PEU within 30 days after the RFQ has been awarded. • The contractor must purchase and provide CSD-PEU a physical copy of all program materials and curriculums no later than 60 days following the approval of evidence-based practice(s) or evidence-informed practice(s). • Historical projections for the correspondence parenting services are 80-100 clients per year.