First 5 Calaveras: Strategic Priorities: Strong Families, Learning & Ready for School, and Health Children Programs

The County of Calaveras, through its Health and Human Services Agency and the FIRST 5 CALAVERAS division, is seeking proposals from qualified organizations to deliver early childhood and family support services within Calaveras County. The focus is on children from prenatal stages through five years old and their families, aiming to address critical service gaps aligned with the 2022-2027 strategic plan. The initiative emphasizes fostering improved family functioning, early childhood development, and health, including mental health, through trauma-informed approaches. Funding of up to $250,000 annually is available over a two-year period from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027, with specific allocations for three priority areas: Strong Families (parent education, family engagement, home visiting), Learning & Ready for School (child development, literacy, quality improvement), and Healthy Children (child health, oral health, mental health, social-emotional development). The contract aims to support programs that generate measurable outcomes in these priority areas, with a total funding pool of approximately $500,000 for the entire cycle. The solicitation, identified as RFP #24-1061-23-952, was posted on April 11, 2025, with a response deadline of May 1, 2025. The project aligns with the NAICS code 621330 and is designated as a SLED (State, Local, Education, and Nonprofit) organization opportunity. Interested organizations can find additional details and submit proposals through the designated public purchasing platform.