Adoption Assistance Program, Regional Case Manager

The University of Connecticut Health Center is seeking proposals from qualified organizations to deliver community case management services for adoptive and guardianship families through the Adoption Assistance Program. The selected contractor(s) will assign dedicated staff members to conduct in-home family assessments, provide ongoing family support, facilitate access to community resources, and promote awareness of the needs of these families and children. The program aims to operate with four part-time positions, with services primarily targeted at families in the greater Bridgeport, Waterbury, New Haven, and Eastern Regional areas. The contract emphasizes developing community resources and marketing efforts to enhance support networks for adoptive and guardianship families. Proposals are due by March 13, 2024, with the contract managed under solicitation number UCHC 1-181631289. The project falls under NAICS code 624190 and is organized by the Connecticut Department of Health and Human Services. Interested organizations can contact Lynn Brown via email or phone for further information. The contract seeks to foster collaboration within the community to improve the well-being of adoptive and guardianship families through targeted case management and resource development.