MDCPS has partnered with the Consortium for Children to implement the Structured Analysis Family Evaluation (SAFE) methodology. The SAFE methodology is a standardized and uniform home study process that assesses the suitability of prospective families to

The Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services has entered into a partnership with The Consortium for Children to implement the Structured Analysis Family Evaluation methodology. This initiative utilizes a standardized and uniform home study process designed to assess the suitability of prospective families, with the ultimate goal of improving placement stability for youth. The scope of the agreement includes the provision of certification training, supervisor training, and access to proprietary tools and resources essential for the methodology's execution. This procurement is being handled as a sole-source contract under solicitation number 3150007081 because the SAFE methodology is copyrighted and exclusively owned by The Consortium for Children. The notice of intent to certify the sole source was issued on October 13, 2026, with a response deadline for objections or information set for November 3, 2026. Natalie Segrest serves as the primary point of contact for this effort, which is being performed within the state of Mississippi.