RFP to develop community-based services to promote family preservation for African American and other disproportionately represented children

DCYF, through its Child Safety and Permanency Division, is seeking Proposals from qualified Responders to develop community-based primary support and family preservation services targeting African American and other disproportionately represented children in the Minnesota child welfare system. 

The term of any resulting contract is anticipated to be for three years (initial two years and one year extension), from July 1, 2026, until June 30, 2029. STATE may extend the contract up to a total of five years, contingent upon successful contract performance and outcome achievement and funding availability. 

Proposals due on October 23, 2026 by 4 p.m. 

Access complete RFP to develop community-based services (PDF)

• Appendix A: Grant Contract Template (DOC)
• Appendix B: Workplace Activities Budget (DOC)
• Appendix C: Budget (DOC)
• Appendix D: Budget Justification (DOC)
• Appendix E: Child Welfare Racial Disparities (PDF)
• Appendix F: Literature Review Best Practices (PDF)
• Responder Conference Questions and Answers (PDF)

Responder Conferences:

• Tues., Sept. 1 from 1-2:30 p.m. To join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/228155612915651?p=N5ENaECu1pZbGlxAWv 
  Meeting ID: 228 155 612 915 651
  Passcode: hG7u6LM2
   
• Thurs., Sept. 3 from 12:30 to 2 p.m. To join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/213939429460580?p=3elWQ46cMtTPm8pAFq 
  Meeting ID: 213 939 429 460 580
  Passcode: AU9b6fA2