Interdisciplinary Permanency Training (Kin-First Culture) for Juvenile Court Stakeholders

The Judicial Council of California is soliciting proposals under RFP-CFCC-2026-15-DM for a contractor to develop and deliver an interdisciplinary training curriculum focused on Kin-First Culture for juvenile court stakeholders. The primary objective is to increase permanency outcomes for children by providing a 6 to 8-hour training session that covers the Family First Prevention and Services Act, concurrent planning, family engagement, and the integration of youth voice and lived experience. The project begins with the development of the curriculum in consultation with the Center for Families, Children and the Courts, followed by an initial live training in California and a series of replicating trainings scheduled through June 30, 2030. The contract is effective from December 30, 2026, to June 30, 2027, with the possibility of three one-year extensions. Financial terms include a Year 1 funding limit of 35,000 dollars, with subsequent years capped at 60,000 dollars each. Payments are made monthly in arrears with Net 60 terms, and the Judicial Council may withhold 15 percent of payments until the final deliverable is accepted. Proposals must be submitted electronically by December 4, 2026, as separate technical and cost files. Award selection is based on a 100-point scale, with incentives available for Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises. Contractors must adhere to strict professional standards, including WCAG 2.1 accessibility for digital content and full disclosure of any generative AI usage.