Request for Proposal (RFP) 1217 Promoting Safe and Stable Families

The Contra Costa County Employment and Human Services Department (EHSD or County) Children and Family Services (CFS) Bureau is pleased to announce Request for Proposal (RFP) 1217 to deliver services under the federal Promoting Safe and Stable Families (PSSF) Program in Contra Costa County.

PSSF is a federal program under Title IV-B, Subpart 2 of the Social Security Act for states to operate coordinated child and family services including (1) family preservation services, (2) community-based family support services, (3) family reunification services, and (4) adoption promotion and support services to prevent child maltreatment among at-risk families, assure safety and stability of maltreated children, and support adoptive families.

Funds are available to qualified community-based bidders that provide services in support of the County’s PSSF program. Total program funding is estimated at $660,000 for the period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. The County has the ability to award the successful Bidder(s) a twelve (12) month contract with the possibility of one (1) twenty-four (24) month contract renewal for the period July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2028 based upon satisfactory performance and available funding.  Funding consists of federal funds that are passed through the California Department of Social Services (CDSS).  County anticipates multiple agencies will be awarded contracts from this RFP. Additional State Block Grant funds not to exceed a total of $100,000 may be available through an amendment to expand services.

Final proposal submission due by Friday, February 21, 2025 by 5:00 pm PST