The deadline to apply for First 5 Orange County’s Consulting Services: Family, Infant, and Early Childhood Mental Health Request for Proposal (RFP) is September 7, 2023.
First 5 Orange County is requesting submittal of proposals from individuals or organizations to conduct the process of convening stakeholders to design the vision and continuum of supports and services for family, infant, and early childhood mental health in Orange County.
The chosen respondent will need to demonstrate a deep understanding and experience in facilitating community collaboration and systems strategy, based on emerging work, research, and best practices in a community lead process. Knowledge of the landscape of early childhood, early childhood mental health supports and services, and funding models and strategy will also be needed to support the process.
First 5 Orange County and the Orange County Health Care Agency have identified funding for a one-year agreement for this process. Proposals should include a detailed budget not to exceed $150,000, and related timeline for consideration.
RFP responses must be submitted to First5OC@cfcoc.ocgov.com no later than September 7, 2023 by 3 p.m.
View the RFP here.