RFP to Implement and Expand Prevention Services

The department, through its Child Safety and Permanency Division, is seeking to implement and expand prevention services, defined as services provided to families that are intended to prevent child welfare involvement and to avoid out-of-home placement. 

These services will support the goals of Minnesota’s Family First Prevention Services Act (FFPSA) Five-year Prevention Plan which is aimed at preventing children from entering foster care. 

The term of any resulting contract is anticipated to be for two years, from March 1, 2026, until June 30, 2028.

Proposals due: January 23, 2026

Complete RFP document (DOC)

• Appendix A: Sample state grant contract (DOC)
• Appendix B: Syllabus (DOC)
• Appendix C: Budget (XLS)
• Appendix D: Work plan (DOC)