JSSMA_Att_I_WOS-IPSP.pdf

This is a Work Order Solicitation (WOS) attachment document issued by the County of Los Angeles Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) for the Incarcerated Parents Services Program (IPSP). The solicitation seeks proposals from qualified organizations to provide services that promote and facilitate family bonding time between children and their incarcerated parents or legal guardians, in alignment with DCFS case plans and Dependency Court orders. The primary objective of the IPSP is to enable continued contact and strengthen family connections during parental incarceration. One contract will be awarded through this solicitation process (WOS #26-0023). The document outlines the scope and requirements for service delivery within the specified program parameters, establishing the framework for organizations to submit comprehensive proposals demonstrating their capacity to meet the needs of families affected by parental incarceration within Los Angeles County.

The attachment document provides detailed specifications and evaluation criteria for prospective bidders responding to this opportunity. While specific pricing terms, contract duration, renewal options, and response deadlines are referenced within the solicitation structure, the incumbent status, funding sources, and budget allocations are established by DCFS to support this essential family services program. Organizations interested in this contract opportunity must demonstrate organizational capacity, relevant experience in family services or incarcerated populations, and ability to provide culturally competent services that support dependency court compliance and child welfare outcomes across Los Angeles County.