RFP-LE-12.107 - 2012.107 Removal Prevention Services

Summary of Specifications:
Provide intensive in-home intervention services to a minimum of 200 families with children at imminent risk of removal, or to maintain them in the least restrictive setting while the need for longer term, ongoing services can be determined. The services must be provided in a culturally responsive and respectful manner. The service provider’s responsibility is to make observations, provide supportive service and report back to the caseworker who is doing the assessment. Intensity of services will be determined by ACHSD caseworker taking into consideration information presented by the provider. The contractor should have a thorough knowledge of available community resources. Workers meet with the families in their homes to provide: behavior management tools, communication/conflict management, parent child relationship skill building, problem solving, provide support services in accessing resources and employment. The life skills worker will focus on the individual needs of the family, and goals set forth in the treatment