PO27-012 safety assessment tool TP

The State of Illinois Department of Child and Family Services (DCFS) awarded a sole source contract to ACTION for Child Protection, Inc. (Vendor ID: V00029399) for the development and provision of a decision-making model and assessment tool designed to improve child safety outcomes. The contract, designated 27-418DCFS-PROCU-P-96029, was awarded on July 1, 2026, with a contract value of $5,704,875.00 for the one-year performance period ending June 30, 2027.

The deliverable consists of a research-based assessment tool that will enable Illinois Department of Child and Family Services staff to improve decision-making and safety outcomes for youth throughout the state. The tool must function across the entire case management lifecycle from referral through case closure, assess safety across all types of maltreatment, and maintain consistency in assessments across users and diverse family populations. The model must be grounded in empirical research, demonstrate proven effectiveness through implementation in other states and jurisdictions, and incorporate current research and field practice through continuous updates. Additionally, the tool must be operationally practical, user-friendly, and reliably measure its intended outcomes.