California eProcure #25-3064

California Department of Social Services seeks workforce partners for CalFresh Employment & Training services

The California Department of Social Services is seeking information from workforce service providers for the CalFresh Employment & Training (E&T) program, which supports SNAP recipients with employment and training services. - Government Buyer: - California Department of Social Services (CDSS) - Oversight of CalFresh E&T statewide, including partnerships with County Welfare Departments and community organizations - Products/Services Requested: - Employment and training services for CalFresh recipients (case management, education, job retention, supervised job search, work experience, self-employment training) - Supportive services (transportation, dependent care) - Administrative and intermediary services (provider selection, compliance reviews, federal reporting, fiscal management, coordination with County Welfare Departments) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; opportunity is open to workforce service providers, intermediaries, and community organizations - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Focus on serving Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents (ABAWDs) - Annual planning and reporting aligned with Federal Fiscal Years - Multi-year outlook with ongoing monitoring, quarterly reporting, and management evaluations - Partnerships with community colleges and local organizations encouraged - Place of Performance: - Services delivered statewide in California, including County Welfare Departments and participating counties

Description

This is a Request for Information (RFI) issued by the California Department of Social Services to gather information from workforce service providers interested in partnering as multi-county service providers within the CalFresh Employment & Training (E&T) program. The program aims to provide training and support services to CalFresh recipients to help them obtain employment and increase earnings, with a focus on Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents (ABAWDs) affected by recent federal policy changes. The RFI seeks to understand the capacity of organizations to act as intermediaries or direct service providers across multiple counties in California. The event includes attachments with detailed questions and program information to assist respondents in preparing their submissions.

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