RFQ-RC-2022-005 - Catholic Charities Community Svc of Rockland to provide Multi-Service HUB Svc

The County of Rockland is considering the issuance of a Sole Source award to Catholic Charities Community Services of Rockland for the provision of multi-lingual case management services to low-income residents of Rockland County. Funding amount is contingent on the adoption of the County of Rockland 2022 Annual Budget. As such, final funding amount may differ from the estimated amount.

This award may be made on a sole source basis in accordance with the Rockland County Procurement Policy.

TERM: January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022


The provider shall perform the following Programs/Services:
 

• A minimum of 205 eligible* individuals and/or families will receive Multi-lingual (English, Spanish, French-Creole) Case Management Services primarily in the areas of Haverstraw and Spring Valley including:

• comprehensive needs assessment to prioritize areas of most critical need as well as identify solutions for the long term
• planning and assistance to individuals and/or families to address needs both short and long term
• assisting clients with navigating issues including, but not limited to, budgeting, locating housing, navigating the public transportation system, and providing additional services to those individuals requiring specialized support due to frail health, mental health issues or other specific need
• financial literacy services
• emergency assistance including:
  • financial assistance to 3 households
  • 5 households will receive basic needs (such as funerals, car repairs, prescription, beds, etc,)
  • 100 individuals and/or families will receive assistance for Homelessness and Eviction Prevention

• A minimum of 1,000 eligible individuals and/or families will receive limited intervention services such as:
  •  Information and Referral and
  • Access to the food pantry
• Provider will maintain and submit detailed records indicating all Performance Target Outcomes and contract requirements have been met throughout contract term to DSS upon request
• Provider ensure that its information, and all updates, are provided to and contained on the “2-1-1- database system”. Provider will contact Hudson211 to complete the required forms within thirty (30) days of contract execution; [2-1-1 is a program of United Way in the Hudson Valley].
   

• Intake, case maintenance and management services** to help families achieve and sustain self-sufficiency
  • **for all federal and non-federal assistance programs; Medicaid, daycare; SNAP
• Child Preventive Services (referral, monitoring supportive and rehabilitative services provided to children under the age of 18 and their families to avert disruption of family unit)
• Child Welfare Services (services to protect and promote the welfare and safety of all children, including individuals with disabilities; homeless, dependent or neglected children)
• Family Preservation Services (services for children and families designed to prevent harm to children and help families at risk or in crisis)
• Family Support Services (community-based services to promote the well-being of children and families designed to increase the strength and stability of families and enhance child development)
• Staff Development Training and Educational programs (services to improve job performance and knowledge on social service programs)
• Refer and Inform Clients about the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)
• For clients receiving employment services, Provider must include a written attestation that all of its clients through a contract with the Department of Social Services will be referred to the New York State's MyBenefits website, to ensure that all clients log on to complete an application and initial screening, informing clients about various employment supportive services and assistance programs, such as: Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF); Federally Non-Participating Safety Net Employment Program (FNP); Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Employment and Training Program (SNAP E&T). 

• Demonstrate successful experience providing the above services to eligible individuals and families by records indicating Performance Target Outcomes have been met.