Governor's Task Force on Justice for Abused Children

The contract aims to support the Governor's Task Force on Justice for Abused Children (GTFJAC) in Connecticut by providing essential staff and resources to enhance the assessment and investigation of child abuse and neglect cases, with a particular focus on child sexual abuse and exploitation. Funded through the Children’s Justice Act grant under the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act, the contract emphasizes minimizing additional trauma to children and their families during investigations. Key activities include monitoring and evaluating multidisciplinary teams involved in these cases, preparing reports on their assessments, and coordinating training programs that deliver specialized curricula to MDT members, first responders, and community stakeholders. The Department of Children and Families seeks to execute this contract with a budget ranging from $500,000 to $2,000,000, with the primary point of contact being Catherine Santiago. The work will be performed within Connecticut, and the contract supports the ongoing efforts of the GTFJAC to improve collaboration, training, and evaluation processes related to child abuse investigations. The solicitation was posted on September 4, 2024, with a response deadline of October 23, 2024. Interested parties can find additional details and submit responses through the Connecticut procurement portal.