RFA- Regional Service Provider- Infant and Early Child Mental Health Consultation

The Oregon Department of Early Learning and Care (DELC) is issuing a Request for Applications (RFA) to select up to four Regional Service Providers (RSPs) for the Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation (IECMHC) program, specifically targeting the Blue Mountain, Frontier, South Central, and South Coast regions. This opportunity focuses on the Early Child Suspension and Expulsion Prevention Program, with selected organizations participating in a one-year planning grant period to develop and implement an equity-focused mental health consultation approach for early educators. Applicants must demonstrate the ability to monitor Warmline referrals, establish collaborative partnerships with system partners like Child Care Resource & Referral and Early Learning Hubs, and commit to trauma-informed organizational policies. The RFA requires comprehensive application materials, including organizational details, existing partnerships, and a strategic approach to implementing IECMHC services. The application is due by June 21, 2024, with a total anticipated budget of $1,418,663.03, and organizations will be evaluated based on their community connections, coordinated support systems, and commitment to equity-centered practices.

Eligible applicants must be private or public entities, including non-profits, licensed to do business in Oregon with successful contractual experience. There are no specific set-aside designations mentioned in the documentation, but organizations must possess required licenses, insurance, and registrations, with companies employing 50 or more full-time workers required to have an unexpired Pay Equity Certificate. The budget allocations for each Service Delivery Area range from $341,434.91 to $368,228.99 for the 2023-2025 period, with indirect or administrative costs reimbursable up to 15% of grant funds disbursed. Organizations will need to demonstrate appropriate financial, material, equipment, facility, and personnel resources to meet contractual responsibilities. Successful applicants will be expected to participate in a planning period limited to a maximum of 12 months, with the potential to transition to an implementation grant if they meet specific readiness criteria established by DELC.