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Florida DCF Seeks Lead Agency for Foster Care and Child Welfare Services in Circuit 6

This opportunity involves the State of Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF), Office of Child and Family Well-Being, seeking a Community-Based Care Lead Agency for Circuit 6 (Pinellas and Pasco County) to deliver comprehensive foster care and child welfare services. - Government Buyer: - State of Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) - Office of Child and Family Well-Being - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named, as this is a service-based procurement. - Services Requested: - Comprehensive foster care and child welfare services, including: - Child abuse prevention and protection - Adoptions and post-adoption services - Family preservation and support - Independent living and transition services for youth - Emergency shelter and residential group care - Therapeutic foster care and intensive residential treatment - Foster care supervision and case management - Coordination of mental health services - Post-placement supervision, permanent foster care, and family reunification - Guardianship assistance - Services must be trauma-informed, family-centered, and aligned with state and federal requirements - Notable Requirements: - Lead Agency must demonstrate experience in high-quality, accountability-driven child welfare services - Emphasis on evidence-based prevention and permanency strategies - Local engagement and compliance with Florida Statutes - Robust performance measurement, reporting, and financial accountability - Governance standards and regular audits - Payment structure includes fixed advance payments and cost reimbursement, subject to performance and audits

Description

The Department of Children and Families (DCF) of the State of Florida is soliciting responses to select a respondent(s) to provide Foster Care and Related Services for Circuit 6, which includes Pinellas and Pasco County. The services include child abuse prevention and protection, adoptions, family preservation, independent living, emergency shelter, residential group care, therapeutic foster care, intensive residential treatment, foster care supervision, case management, coordination of mental health services, post-placement supervision, permanent foster care, and family reunification. The Department emphasizes local engagement to facilitate access to services and address gaps in care for vulnerable populations. The contract term is anticipated to start on January 1, 2027, and last for five years, with possible renewal based on performance and Department needs.

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