Summary of Specifications:
The County of Rockland is considering the issuance of a Sole Source award to Rockland Opportunity Development Association, Inc. (RODA) for the provision of Parent and Child Support Services to residents of Rockland County. This award may be made on a sole source basis in accordance with the Rockland County Procurement Policy. The contract fills a need for: Provide information and education to families, including home visits, regarding the role of the Department of Social Services Child and Family Services division. Collaborate to build more open, trusting relationships between Ultra-Orthodox and Hasidic families and Department of Social Services Child and Family Services. Provide linkage and connection between Ultra-Orthodox and Hasidic families needing support and advocacy and Department of Social Services Child and Family Services. Collaborate with the Department of Social Services if/when families are identified who need intervention to address various issues. Increase outreach to families and provide education in the Ultra-Orthodox and Hasidic community by partnering with the Department of Social Services Child and Family Services division to disseminate information regarding services and supports including but not limited to: family safety planning, case management, advocacy, etc. Methods of outreach will include: newsletter, flyers, etc. to be pre-approved by the Department of Social Services Planning Unit prior to distribution. Assistance to parents regarding child development, emotional issues, academic issues, promoting safe and engaging environments, effective communication, problem-solving, creating strategies for dealing with difficult behavior, managing anger and family conflict. Comprehensive, culturally competent, and linguistically appropriate services to low-income individuals and/or families who face language, cultural, financial and/or systemic barriers Program Goals and Services for above include, but are not limited to: „« Coordinate four (4) quarterly meetings for the Department of Social Services Child and Family Services division staff to cross-train with RODA staff, school personnel and/or service providers. „« Schedule a minimum of 4 presentations by Department of Social Services Child and Family Services division staff at RODA age-related Parenting Skills education sessions. Topics may include: safety risk factors, supervision, and other topics of interest to parents as suggested by RODA. At least 200 invitations to families will be sent out for each presentation in addition to handouts and notices in public buildings and in a community publication. „« Meet with at least one (1) time with another Rockland County community agency providing Family Liaison Services to the Department of Social Services Child and Family Services division. „« Increase the number of certified Foster Families in the Ultra-Orthodox and Hasidic community by two (2). This notice is issued for informational purposes only and is NOT a request for competitive quotes.
