Family Support Mentors

The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, Division of Child Youth and Family Services Central Office is soliciting quotes for family support mentoring services targeting biological parents of children who have been or are at risk of being removed from their care due to safety concerns. This procurement seeks qualified mentors who can provide specialized support services aimed at helping parents stabilize their family environment and address underlying challenges that contribute to child welfare risks. The primary objective is to develop intervention strategies that support family reunification and prevent further child removal through comprehensive mentoring and guidance. The contract opportunity, identified by the State Local Contract Opportunity ID 6822642b0a64b098de0441a8, was posted on May 1, 2025, with proposals due by May 22, 2025. Potential respondents will likely need to demonstrate expertise in child welfare, family support services, case management, and intervention strategies, with evaluations likely focused on the proposer's experience, proposed methodology, and capacity to deliver effective mentoring services.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the provided information, organizations responding to this contract opportunity will need to have demonstrated capabilities in child welfare support services. Potential respondents might include non-profit organizations, social service agencies, behavioral health providers, or specialized family support consulting firms with proven track records in working with at-risk families. The procurement suggests a focus on organizations with strong intervention and mentoring capabilities that can provide targeted support to biological parents. Though specific budget ranges are not disclosed, such family support mentoring contracts typically range from $100,000 to $500,000 annually, depending on the scope of services and number of families served. The contract will likely require detailed reporting, performance metrics, and ongoing assessment of family progress toward stabilization and potential reunification.