Opportunity
Michigan VSS #RFP-491-260000001271-1
Statewide Permanency and Connections Expert (PACE) Services for Foster Care Youth in Michigan
Posted
April 19, 2016
Respond By
March 16, 2017
Identifier
RFP-491-260000001271-1
NAICS
624110
The State of Michigan is seeking proposals for the Permanency and Connections Expert (PACE) program to enhance permanency outcomes for foster care youth statewide. - Government Buyer: - State of Michigan, Lansing office - Services Requested: - Permanency and Connections Expert (PACE) services - Statewide expert family-finding services for youth in foster care - Utilizes the Wendys Wonderful Kids (WWK) model - Replaces and expands upon the former Adoption Resource Consultant (ARC) program - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Vendors must demonstrate experience with the WWK model - Ability to provide comprehensive family-finding services across Michigan - No specific OEMs or product vendors are mentioned; this is a services procurement - Attachments referenced for further details and pricing schedules
Description
The Permanency and Connections Expert (PACE) program is a statewide service intended to strengthen permanency outcomes for youth in foster care through expert family-finding services using the Wendys Wonderful Kids (WWK) model. PACE replaces the former Adoption Resource Consultant (ARC) program and expands the scope of services by providing earlier and broader family-finding support. The solicitation is issued by the Lansing office and is open for responses until March 16, 2017. The procurement aims to contract services that support youth permanency in foster care.