Permanency and Connections Expert – Recruiter Services

The contract seeks qualified subcontractors to provide dedicated staff for recruiting adoptive or permanent families for youth enrolled in the PACE program, with each recruiter managing a caseload of 12 to 15 youth. The role involves proactive outreach to potential families, coordination with social services, foster care providers, and other key stakeholders, and ensuring timely and effective placement outcomes. The position requires deep understanding of child welfare systems and the ability to navigate complex family dynamics while maintaining compliance with state standards and best practices in permanency planning. The opportunity is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 621320, with a posted date of July 29, 2026, and a response deadline of August 4, 2026. The contracting agency is the State of Michigan through its Lansing office, though specific location details for performance and contact information are not provided. Bidders must be prepared to meet stringent operational requirements in a state-managed child welfare context, with an emphasis on outcomes-driven recruitment and consistent stakeholder communication. All proposals must be submitted through the designated state portal prior to the deadline.