Government Contract | Michigan
Family Assistance Program, Ogemaw and Roscommon Counties

Specifications include, but are not limited to:IntroductionThis RFP is to procure a provider for assistance to families that are at risk of having their children removed from their home due to child abuse and/or neglect, and/or to families that are in need of supervised visitations.The Family Assistance Program is an in-home service which provides guidance for the parents and children to increase the parents confidence and competence in their parenting abilities to successfully nurture their children and provide them with a healthy and safe environment. In addition, the Contractor shall provide, as needed, supervised parenting time for parents and their children allowing the interaction to take place in a safe environment while promoting healthy relationships.1.PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS1.1.Client Eligibility Criteriaa.Definition of Eligibility normally by funding source or program standardsChild Protection/Community Partners CPCP Funding:Children and families investigated by MDHHS Childrens Protective Services within the previous 18 months where MDHHS determines there is a preponderance of evidence of child abuse or neglect (Category III).Children and families investigated by MDHHS Childrens Protective Services within the previous 18 months and there is not a preponderance of evidence of abuse or neglect but future risk (Category IV).For Child Safety and Permanency Plans CSPP Funding:Families with an open MDHHS Childrens Protective Services case (Category I, II and III).Families with one or more children in MDHHS supervised out-of-home placement (including Juvenile Justice).Families open to prevention services with MDHHS Local Office exception.MDHHS adoptive families for whom a need for post adoptive services has been identified by MDHHS to prevent disruption or dissolution.Strong Families Safe Children SFSC Funding:Family Preservation Placement Prevention Services shall be provided to Parent or Primary Caregiver(s) who:are responsible for the care and supervision of minor child(ren) andhave an open DHHS Childrens Protective Services (Category I, II, and III), Foster Care or Delinquency case.Family Support Services shall be provided to Parents or Primary Caregiver(s) who:are responsible for the care and supervision of minor child(ren) andhave an open MDHHS Childrens Protective Services (Category I, II, and III), Foster Care or Delinquency case orwhose open case was closed within the past 18 months or