Specifications include, but are not limited to: In order to assess its effectiveness, the HFO Program undergoes, pursuant to ORS 417.795(k) an annual, statewide, independent evaluation. In addition, on-going consulting and training Services are necessary for ensuring that the State and local HFO Program Providers are equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to achieving the goals of the HFO Program. Accordingly, this RFP is intended to identify a contractor to complete the annual evaluation of the HFO Program and to provide the consulting and training Services that will assist the State and local HFO Program providers meet their obligations to the children and families they serve. • Project kickoff meeting • Data analysis and reporting • Project management and reporting • Re-evaluation of the New Baby Questionnaire (NBQ) • Evaluation of eligibility criteria • Annual Implementation Plan for completing annual evaluation reports, including detailed information about how data elements will be required, combined and analyzed. The Annual Implementation Plan must include opportunities for collaboration and feedback with HFO collaborators (e.g. HFO Program staff, Agency, advisory members). • Annual Statewide HFO Evaluation Reports completed annual which include the following: The status and progress on the following measures specified in ORS417.795: • Level of screening and assessment • Change in parenting skills • Incidence of child abuse and neglect • Rate of child development
