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Acceso a Intervención Temprana con Enfoque Culturalmente Receptivo

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26Q1-001-SPState & Local

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Solicitation 26Q1-001-SP is a Request for Qualifications issued by the County of Santa Cruz Central Purchasing Department to establish culturally and linguistically responsive early mental health intervention services in the Pajaro Valley Medical District of South County. The program targets underserved and historically marginalized populations, specifically Spanish-speaking and indigenous language-speaking families, LGBTQ+ youth and their families, and other marginalized groups. The scope of work focuses on three primary areas: education and support for parents and caregivers to prevent the escalation of mental health needs, affirmative early intervention for LGBTQ+ youth, and the use of brief, culturally relevant interventions to link monolingual Spanish and indigenous language speakers to mental health and substance use services. The county is seeking organizations with established trust and relationships within the South County region. Applicants are not required to have expertise in all three service areas and may apply for a specific focus. Evaluation is based on a weighted point system, and candidates must score at least 50 points to be considered qualified. Submissions must be uploaded via the OpenGov procurement portal by December 5, 2026, and must include a participant fact sheet, client references, and insurance certifications, including mandatory workers compensation coverage. The primary point of contact for this solicitation is Shauna Soldate, Purchasing and Logistics Manager.

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Santa Cruz County seeks providers for culturally responsive early mental health intervention services.

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Anexo A: Hoja de Datos del Proponente

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Anexo B: Referencias de Clientes

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Anexo C: Requisitos de Seguro

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RFQ #26Q1-001-SP: Acceso a Intervención Temprana con Enfoque Culturalmente Receptivo

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AgencyCalifornia → Central Purchasing
Contacts1 person available
OfficeSanta Cruz, CA, 95060, USA
Office AddressSanta Cruz, CA, 95060, USA
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Shauna SoldatePurchasing & Logistics Manager

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GovGuideArlington, VA

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Descripción General del Programa El programa o los programas de Acceso a Intervención Temprana con Enfoque Culturalmente Receptivo proporcionarán acceso a servicios de intervención temprana culturalmente receptivos en la región del Condado de Santa Cruz que forma parte del Distrito de Atención Médica del Valle de Pajaro (Sur del Condado). Los servicios de intervención temprana incluirán evaluaciones iniciales de salud mental, intervenciones tempranas breves con referencias y vinculación a apoyos de salud mental más estructurados, así como apoyos de intervención temprana para padres y familias con el fin de prevenir el agravamiento de problemas mentales en el hogar. Los servicios incluirán alcance comunitario, identificación temprana, referencias e intervenciones de apoyo para niños, jóvenes y familias. Los servicios están destinados principalmente a personas monolingües de habla hispana, personas que hablan lenguas indígenas, niños y jóvenes LGBTQ+ y sus familias, así como otras poblaciones desatendidas e históricamente marginadas. Los resultados previstos de estos servicios son fortalecer el acceso de niños y jóvenes a evaluaciones e intervenciones tempranas, reducir el estrés familiar, aumentar la conexión con servicios de salud mental y apoyos comunitarios, y promover resultados mentales y emocionales positivos para niños y jóvenes que reciben servicios de salud mental o que están en riesgo de necesitarlos. Estos servicios estarán diseñados para evaluar a niños y jóvenes que presentan problemas de salud mental y ayudarles a conectarse con los servicios de salud mental necesarios. Asimismo, proporcionarán apoyo temprano a los cuidadores de niños que presentan desafíos emocionales, conductuales o del desarrollo, ayudando, cuando sea apropiado, a prevenir que las necesidades se agraven y requieran niveles de atención más intensivos. Se invita a presentar solicitudes a organizaciones ubicadas en el Sur del Condado de Santa Cruz y el Valle de Pajaro que cuenten con relaciones establecidas y de confianza con niños, jóvenes y familias de la región. No es necesario contar con experiencia en las tres áreas principales de servicio. Se invita a las organizaciones con experiencia y conocimientos especializados en una de las áreas de servicio a presentar su solicitud e indicar específicamente el área en la que se enfoca su propuesta. Se podrán seleccionar varias organizaciones para proporcionar acceso a servicios de intervención temprana culturalmente receptivos que aborden las siguientes áreas principales de servicio. El programa o los programas se enfocarán en tres áreas principales: Educación para Padres y Cuidadores: Proporcionar a padres y cuidadores educación, orientación y apoyo temprano para ayudarles a responder a las necesidades emocionales, conductuales y del desarrollo de sus hijos, fortalecer el bienestar familiar y prevenir que las necesidades se agraven hasta requerir niveles de atención más intensivos. Apoyo para Jóvenes LGBTQ+ y sus Familias: Ofrecer apoyo, recursos y servicios de intervención temprana culturalmente receptivos y afirmativos para personas LGBTQ+, que promuevan la salud mental y el bienestar de los jóvenes LGBTQ+, fortaleciendo el apoyo y la conexión familiar. Vinculación con Servicios de Salud Mental y del Uso de Sustancias para Familias Monolingües de Habla Hispana y Familias que Hablan Lenguas Indígenas: Utilizar intervenciones breves y culturalmente receptivas para conectar a estos miembros de la comunidad y sus familias con servicios de salud mental, servicios relacionados con el consumo de sustancias y servicios comunitarios. Las intervenciones se proporcionarán en el idioma principal de la familia y mediante enfoques culturalmente receptivos a sus tradiciones de sanación y valores comunitarios. Los programas se enfocarán principalmente en servicios relacionados con el alcance comunitario, el acceso y la vinculación con servicios de salud mental, incluyendo evaluaciones, referencias a servicios y servicios y apoyos de intervención temprana. Los servicios y apoyos se enfocarán en los siguientes objetivos: Apoyar a padres y cuidadores para que comprendan el desarrollo infantil y las estrategias de crianza que: Fomenten la resiliencia y el desarrollo positivo. Reduzcan la probabilidad de que los niños sean separados de sus hogares. Reduzcan los problemas de salud mental en niños y jóvenes mediante relaciones positivas de apego con sus padres y cuidadores. Aumentar la resiliencia emocional mediante servicios y apoyos sociales, emocionales y conductuales durante la primera infancia. También se aceptan otras intervenciones tempranas o apoyos de salud mental que sean culturalmente relevantes para las comunidades atendidas.

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