Specifications include, but are not limited to: Providing services to children and families residing in Dakota County. Funding for this RFP is through the Local Collaborative Time Study (LCTS). The LCTS is a federal funding source enhancing the work of collaboratives. The purpose of LCTS is to expand early intervention and prevention series in Minnesota communities. The goals of the early intervention and prevention services funded by LCTS include: - Enhancing family support and children’s physical and mental health services. - Developing a seamless system of services, including those available through corrections, education, health care and social services. - Preventing out-of-home placement for children considered “at risk” due to abuse, neglect, delinquency, pregnancy, economic situation, involvement in domestic abuse or other situations. - Strengthening of local community-based collaborative efforts.