REQUEST FOR PROPSALS
Strengthening Families Program Solicitation
RFP # (unique to your agency) ______and Date ______
Project Name
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
PROGRAM VISION STATEMENT:
Insert your vision statement. [Here is a sample vision statement from UW San Antonio: All children are healthy, safe and ready/prepared to succeed in school.]
TARGET POPULATION: Identify target populations. [Ex. All children through age 5 in zip codes 78207, 78228 and 78237 and their parents and caregivers, including children with developmental delays and/or disabilities.]
SOLICITATION SUMMARY:
The United Way of ______Strengthening Families Program selected a primary strategy for this Solicitation: improving parent/caregiver knowledge, specifically through in-home visitation, mentoring, and/or site-based group classes. The United Way ______Strengthening Families Program seeks programs that will expand Parent/Caregiver Education & Support Through In-Home Visitation, Mentoring and/or Site-Based (group) Parenting Classes(in the targeted zip codes). The proposed model and program design must address the Strengthening Families 5 Protective Factors and include child development knowledge, connection to resources, support groups and social connections. The United Way ______Strengthening Families Program is especially interested in strategies that address and integrate fatherhood and male role models.
REQUIRED CRITERIA:
The Program Design must contribute to the 5 Protective Factors as follow
(see additional info):
  • Parental Resilience
  • Social Connections
  • Knowledge of Parenting
  • Concrete Supports for Parents
  • Social and Emotional Competence of Children
And must utilize the appropriate research-based curriculum and assessment tools that
follow. Note: United Way will separately purchase initial materials and provide
needed training on the required assessment:
  • Ages & Stages, (see
  • Ages & Stages SE, (see
  • Nurturing Parenting Program, (see
  • The Early Years,
(see
  • Born to Learn, (see

PREFERRED PROGRAM ELEMENTS:
  • Include active parent involvement and engagement, especially with fathers; and modeling healthy interaction with child through activities
  • Neighborhood parent support groups, such as peer/parent led, Grandparent Support Groups, Father’s Groups (with childcare provided & community resource information)
  • Cultivate parent/caregiver self-sufficiency, including triage family to appropriate service(s) and resources for families basic needs (food, shelter, etc)
  • Assist with appropriate public program enrollment including but not limited to: Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), CHIP Prenatal, Medicaid, Women’s Health Program; securing a dental/medical home; Food Stamps,Women, Infants and Children (WIC),Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), etc.
  • Children up-to-date on immunizations
  • Provide opportunities for mutual support network of Family, Friends & Neighbors Care
  • Educate on women’s health issues, especially post-partum depression

PARTNERSHIP AND COLLABORATION:
The United Way of ______Strengthening Families Program recognizes thatthe Program Design, Required Criteria and Preferred Program Elementsmay be best accomplished through partnership and collaboration with other agencies or organizations. Applicantsare encouraged to partner with others especially in areas of particular expertise. Evidence of these partnerships should be described in Attachment B & C.
COMMUNITY CONDITIONS BEING ADDRESSED BY THIS SOLICITATION:
The United Way of ______Strengthening Families Program is addressing a broad set of community conditions using several strategies. This Solicitation focuses on the following:
  • Parents/caregivers have basic understanding of typical developmental milestones
  • Recognizes parent/caregivers as child’s first teachers
  • Connects parents/caregivers to existing community resources
  • Creates opportunities to connect parents/caregivers with each other
  • Helps children achieve age appropriate developmental milestones

WHAT INTERESTED PARTIES RECEIVE AS PART OF THIS SOLICITATION:
Should your proposal be accepted for inclusion in this program, your organization will receive:
  • X number of trainings and course materials for X number of staff
  • Technical assistance for program implementation
  • $x to assist in covering program costs (which will be reimbursed with be appropriately documented with receipts, etc.)
  • (Any other benefits you’d like to mention: collaboration with other partners in program to find mutually beneficial solutions…)

DEADLINES AND CONTACT INFORMATION:
Insert date of any pre-solicitation meetings describing grant or process.
Proposals based upon the above program criteria and preferences should be received no later than 5 pm on Date, Year.
Please send proposals to:
Insert name of proposal coordinator
Address
Phone number (unless you don’t want to take phone calls)
Fax number
Email address

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