Multidimensional Family Therapy (MDFT)

The contract under solicitation number 27071501-1 seeks to implement Multidimensional Family Therapy (MDFT) with the primary goal of reducing adolescent substance use, delinquent behavior, and criminal activity while simultaneously improving mental health outcomes, academic performance, and family dynamics. The therapy is designed to strengthen the adolescent’s capacity for coping, problem-solving, and decision-making, and to foster healthier family interactions, recognizing that family functioning is essential to sustainable youth development. The approach is comprehensive, addressing individual, familial, and environmental factors that contribute to at-risk behavior. This solicitation is issued by the Connecticut Department of Administrative Services under the agency name DAS Procurement and is classified under SLED government type. Responses are due by September 2, 2026, and all proposals must be submitted through the official CTSource portal. The point of contact for inquiries is Barbara Crouch, reachable via email at dcf.fiscalcontracts@ct.gov or phone at 475-450-6088. Performance of the contract is expected to take place within the state of Connecticut, with no specific city or zip code designated. The solicitation was posted on July 24, 2026, and no set-aside provisions or NAICS code are indicated.