Notice of Intent to Award DCF RFP 2223 018 .pdf

This document is a Notice of Intent to Award a contract by the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) for DCF RFP 2223 018 Development and Implementation: Responsible Fatherhood Initiative. The contract was awarded to Family First, Inc. The Responsible Fatherhood Initiative is a statewide program to provide support and resources to Florida fathers to promote involvement in the lives of their children. The RFP has two key components: Part A - Campaign and Initiative, and Part B - Technical Assistance and Training. Proposals were due by December 16, 2022. The intended contract award decision was anticipated to be posted on January 23, 2023, and the final Notice of Intent to Award was posted on February 7, 2023.

The contract opportunity covers the state of Florida, specifically Leon County and the city of Tallahassee. The initiative aims to address the national statistic that one out of four children grow up in a household without a father, as research has found that fathers play a unique role in producing positive outcomes for children. The target population includes fathers facing unemployment, incarceration, and housing instability who may be recipients of public benefits.