California Lake County Civic Plus #261878

Lake County Solicits Proposals for Child Abuse Prevention and Differential Response Services

Lake County Department of Social Services is seeking proposals from qualified community-based organizations to deliver Differential Response services for child abuse prevention and intervention. - Government Buyer: - Lake County Department of Social Services (Child Welfare Services) - Services Requested: - Differential Response Services for children and youth (birth to 18 years) - Early intervention and family support to prevent child abuse and foster care entry - Community-based, trauma-informed, and culturally competent approaches - Case management, family engagement, and coordination with Child Welfare Services - Coordination of access to community resources (medical, counseling, parenting support, transportation, education) - Contract Details: - Up to two vendors may be selected - Three-year contract period, with possible month-to-month extension - Countywide service delivery in Lake County - Notable Requirements: - Proposers must specify age range, population, and service model - Collaboration with other agencies and leveraging of additional funding sources encouraged - Regular reporting (every six months and annually) - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named in the solicitation

Description

The Lake County Department of Social Services (LCDSS) is requesting proposals from qualified community-based organizations to provide Differential Response services. These services are early intervention efforts aimed at families in crisis to prevent children from entering foster care. The contract period is from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2029, with up to two contractors to be awarded to support children and youth from birth through eighteen years of age. The scope includes a flexible, customized approach to child abuse and neglect reports, focusing on family engagement, community-based support, and reducing child welfare system entries.

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