RFP-UC15-037 - CRISIS RESPITE CARE

Summary of Specifications:
Ulster County is issuing a Request for Proposal from Community Agencies for the design, operation and administration of a Crisis Respite Program that conforms to New York State Rules and Regulations. It is planned that a maximum of $82,300 will be available to operate this program. The purpose of this RFP is to provide agencies with sufficient information to prepare and submit Proposals for consideration by Ulster County Department of Social Services and Ulster County Mental Health Services. Crisis Respite for Families is the provision of brief and temporary care and supervision of children for the purpose of assisting parents when the family needs immediate relief in order to be able to maintain or restore family function so as to avoid hospitalization and/or out of home placement.