MN DOC Facility Parenting Classes

The Minnesota Department of Corrections is seeking proposals to establish programs that deliver parenting and family skills education to adult incarcerated individuals across multiple correctional facilities in Minnesota. The focus is on serving incarcerated parents or co-parents interested in enhancing their personal skills related to their parental roles. The initiative aims to provide targeted support within facilities including Faribault, Lino Lakes, Oak Park Heights, Rush City, St. Cloud, Shakopee, Stillwater, and Moose Lake, with programs offered directly within these institutions. Multiple contracts may be awarded through this solicitation, which is open to organizations capable of delivering effective parenting classes in one or more of these facilities. The contract, with a value ranging from $50,000 to $500,000, is managed by the Minnesota Corrections Department and is open for responses until April 8, 2025. Interested providers are encouraged to submit proposals that demonstrate their capacity to deliver impactful parenting education within correctional settings. The primary contact for this solicitation is Blair Bjerkeset, whose email is provided for inquiries. The program aims to support incarcerated parents in developing skills that can positively influence their relationships with their children and co-parents, ultimately contributing to improved family stability and reintegration outcomes.