BUILDING RESILIENCE IN AFRICAN AMERICAN FAMILIES (BRAAF) MID-COUNTY AND DESERT REGIONS

The County of Riverside issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Building Resilience in African American Families (BRAAF) project, which aims to reduce the risk of developing mental health problems and increase resiliency and skill development for African-American males enrolled in middle school. The project targets the mid-county and desert regions of Riverside County. The selected vendors, Family Health and Support Network and Riverside County Black Chamber of Commerce (RCBCC), will provide services in culturally appropriate settings, incorporating African-American philosophies and traditions. The services include after-school and parent education programs, as well as cognitive behavioral interventions. The project's primary goals are to increase positive cultural identity, resiliency traits, and reduce depression, anxiety, and trauma symptoms. • The project targets African-American males in middle school and their parents/caregivers. • The services will be provided in culturally appropriate settings. • The project aims to reduce the risk of developing mental health problems and increase resiliency and skill development. • The selected vendors will provide after-school and parent education programs, as well as cognitive behavioral interventions. • The project's primary goals are to increase positive cultural identity, resiliency traits, and reduce depression, anxiety, and trauma symptoms.