Professional Foster Parents (PFP)

The District of Columbia Office of Contracting and Procurement, acting on behalf of the Child and Family Services Agency (CFSA), is seeking professional foster parents to provide comprehensive care for children and youth within the child welfare system. This procurement opportunity requires qualified individuals who can serve as stay-at-home parents dedicated to supporting vulnerable children. The primary objective is to identify professional foster parents who can provide stable, nurturing home environments for children in need of temporary or long-term care. The solicitation was posted on August 14, 2014, with a proposal submission deadline of September 30, 2014. While specific evaluation criteria are not detailed in the provided information, potential candidates would likely be assessed on their ability to provide compassionate, professional care, their understanding of child welfare needs, and their capacity to support children's emotional and developmental requirements.

The contract opportunity does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are listed in the available information. Additionally, no specific budget range or award value is provided within the procurement details. The opportunity appears focused on recruiting individual professional foster parents who can provide full-time, dedicated care within the District of Columbia's child welfare system. Ideal candidates would likely need to demonstrate professional caregiving capabilities, pass background checks, and meet the District of Columbia's licensing and certification requirements for foster parents. The procurement seems designed to expand the professional foster parent pool to ensure high-quality, consistent care for children in the child welfare system.