RFP Release ~ Newborn Home Visiting

Wednesday, July 16, 2014

The Richland County Youth & Family Council has released a RFP for provision of Newborn Home Visiting services.
Provision of Services

The services being addressed in the RFP will assist families of Richland County in achieving their fullest potential, build upon their strengths, and fulfill their rights, responsibilities, and needs.  Children will be able to remain safely at home or if not at home, in the most home like setting in the community. 

Services are targeted to families meeting the following eligibility criteria:

• Residents of Richland County
• A family with a minor child living in the household
• A non-custodial parent

Note:  Priority for services will be given to those families who have children who are at risk of out of home placement.  (Priority services will be given to those families being referred by an Agency that is part of the Youth and Family Council.)

Framework of Activities/Services

Service programs proposed should address one of more of the following categories and should be an evidence based program:

• Newborn home visiting

RFP Schedule

 Letter of Intent – Any applicant who plans to submit a response to this RFP is required to submit a letter of intent by August 1, 2014.  The Council will notify all potential applicants of any changes in this solicitation only if a letter of intent is on file.  The letter of intent should not exceed one typed page and must state:

Questions should be addressed to Teresa Alt at 419-522-8213 or teresa.alt@jfs.ohio.gov

Upcoming Events

• May
  1 Richland County Youth and Family Council Board Meeting
• May
  4 RCYFC and NAMI Parent Education Resource Fair
• May
  5 Finance Committee Meeting