The Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services is seeking proposals from qualified entities with child welfare experience to direct and implement a kinship navigator program using a collaborative approach that meets the needs of kinship caregivers in Mississippi. The contractor will be responsible for developing a family-driven Kinship Navigator program that includes care coordination and caregiver supports structured to serve kinship caregivers, preferably with non-child welfare involved children. The program shall be incrementally rolled out in targeted areas across the state, with the goal of rolling out statewide. These services aim to preserve family connections, promote stability, and reduce trauma for children involved in the child welfare system. Kinship care recognizes the importance of familiar environments, cultural continuity, and lifelong bonds.
