# Pennsylvania eMarketplace #25-RFA-13800

Statewide Implementation of Evidence Based Family Support Programs in Pennsylvania

**Posted:** September 26, 2023
**Respond By:** October 13, 2023
**Identifier:** 25-RFA-13800
**NAICS:** 624190, 624110

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL), Bureau of Early Intervention Services and Family Supports, is seeking qualified applicants to implement Family Support Programs statewide.
- Government Buyer:
  - Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL), Bureau of Early Intervention Services and Family Supports
- Scope of Services:
  - Implementation of Family Support Programs using Evidence Based Home Visiting (EBHV) models
  - Programs must operate in all 67 Pennsylvania counties
  - Services include improving family health, school readiness, economic well-being, child abuse prevention, and positive parenting
  - At least one in-person home visit per family annually; 85% of visits must be in-person, up to 15% may be virtual
  - Virtual visits require family consent, use of non-public facing video applications, and compliance with privacy laws
- Requirements:
  - Fidelity to nationally recognized EBHV models and approval from model developers
  - Robust data collection, reporting, and compliance with federal and state laws (including HIPAA and child protection statutes)
  - Enhancements to EBHV models allowed, but must not exceed 25% of the total award
  - Submission of virtual home visiting policy by the specified deadline
- No specific OEMs or product vendors are named; this is a grant opportunity for service providers
- Notable: Emphasis on evidence-based practices, privacy compliance, and statewide coverage

### Description

The Department of Human Services Office of Child Development and Early Learning is seeking qualified applicants to implement Family Support Programs across Pennsylvania. These programs provide community-based, high-quality Evidence Based Home Visiting (EBHV) services aimed at improving family health, school readiness, economic well-being, child abuse prevention, and positive parenting. The Department prioritizes maintaining at least one Family Support Program in each of the 67 counties. The contract duration is 2 years with three additional 1-year options.

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