Functional Family Therapy Foster Care Program Improvement Center

The Department of Children and Families in Connecticut is seeking a contractor to strengthen and support its existing Functional Family Therapy Foster Care (FFT-FC) provider network. The selected contractor will be responsible for overseeing recruitment efforts, managing placement disruptions within the FFT-FC network, and serving as the fiduciary for WRAP funding that supports children placed in FFT-FC programs. This contract will be established through a Purchase of Service agreement, complemented by a Personal Service Agreement to manage the WRAP funds, ensuring proper financial oversight and program support. The project aims to improve the quality and stability of foster care placements by enhancing provider capacity and ensuring effective use of funding resources. The solicitation, titled "Functional Family Therapy Foster Care Program Improvement Center," was posted on November 26, 2024, with a response deadline of January 14, 2025. The contract size ranges from $500,000 to $2,000,000, and the project falls under the NAICS code 541611, which pertains to Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services. The Department encourages interested parties to contact Catherine Santiago via email or phone for further details and to access the bidding portal. This initiative reflects Connecticut’s commitment to improving foster care services through targeted program support and funding management.