Opportunity
Lake County Civic Plus #261878
Lake County seeks proposals for Child Abuse Prevention and Intervention Services (Differential Response)
Posted
May 26, 2026
Respond By
June 16, 2026
Identifier
261878
NAICS
624110
Lake County Department of Social Services is seeking qualified community-based organizations to deliver Differential Response Services for child abuse prevention and intervention across Lake County, California. - Government Buyer: - Lake County Department of Social Services, Child Welfare Services Division - Services Requested: - Differential Response Services for families in crisis to prevent child abuse and foster care entry - Early intervention, family engagement, community-based support, case management, and coordination with Child Welfare Services - Trauma-informed, strengths-based, and culturally competent approaches - Regular face-to-face family visits and collaboration with county social workers - Contract Details: - Up to two contractors will be selected - Three-year contract period, with possible month-to-month extension - Services to be provided countywide for children and youth birth to 18 years - Notable Requirements: - Proposers must specify age range, population, and service model - Encouraged to leverage additional funding sources and collaborate with other agencies - Regular reporting required every six months and annually - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named in the solicitation - Place of Performance: - Lake County, California - Contracting office located in Lower Lake, CA
Description
Lake County Department of Social Services (LCDSS) Child Welfare Division is requesting proposals from qualified community-based organizations to provide Differential Response Services throughout Lake County. The program aims to provide early intervention services for 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. Services include family engagement, community-based support, and coordination with Child Welfare Services to address child abuse and neglect risks.