Bidder Q and A Branch County FTBS.docx

This document contains questions and answers related to the Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Families Together Building Solutions (FTBS) program in Branch County, Michigan. The FTBS program is designed to assist families with substantiated claims of neglect or abuse by providing supportive services to reduce the risk of future maltreatment and prevent unnecessary placement in foster care. The RFP seeks to support the safety and wellbeing of these families through strengths-based, solution-focused intervention techniques and support services tailored to each family's needs and goals.

The document clarifies that bidders do not need to identify an office location for these in-home services, as the previous requirement has been removed. Additionally, the evaluation points for the removed question have been reassigned. The contract opportunity is for the Branch County region, and the goal is to reduce the number of children who experience out-of-home care and the associated trauma of being removed from their family.