Riverside County Publicpurchase #DPARC-0678

Riverside County Solicits Proposals for Differential Response Child Welfare Services

The County of Riverside Purchasing Department is seeking proposals for Differential Response (DR) Services to support the Department of Public Social Services (DPSS) Children Family Services (CFS) division. - Government Buyer: - County of Riverside Purchasing Department, on behalf of DPSS Children Family Services - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Products/Services Requested: - Differential Response (DR) Services for child welfare - Flexible, evidence-based interventions tailored to family needs - Direct services for families with closed investigative and evaluated out referrals - Anticipated annual volume: 300 to 1,000 referrals (not guaranteed) - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Individualized, community-based interventions - Outcome-based performance measures - Early and meaningful family engagement to improve child safety and well-being - Focus on preventing future referrals and formal entry into the Child Welfare System

Description

The County of Riverside Purchasing Department on behalf of the Department of Public Social Services (DPSS) is seeking proposals from qualified parties to provide Differential Response (DR) Services for the County's DPSS Children Family Services (CFS). DR is a flexible strategy to respond to reports of child abuse or neglect, offering customized approaches based on safety, risk, and protective capacity assessments. The program aims to provide direct services to families to prevent future referrals and entry into the formal Child Welfare System, incorporating evidence-based practices and outcome-based measures. The County anticipates between 300 to 1,000 referrals annually, with no guaranteed number of referrals.

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