The Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS) is issuing this Request for Information (RFI) to conduct market research and identify external organizations qualified to partner with the agency in a statewide delivery of the ProFathering15 curriculum.

The Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS) issued Request for Information (RFI) 3150006991 on September 18, 2026, to conduct market research and identify qualified external organizations for the statewide delivery of the ProFathering15 curriculum. This virtual program is designed to strengthen family dynamics by providing fathers with instruction on fifteen essential fatherhood topics. To receive a Certificate of Completion, participants must complete all fifteen topics and finish the associated evaluation and impact questions. This RFI is issued solely for informational purposes and does not constitute a competitive procurement or a promise of a future contract. Interested organizations must submit their responses by October 19, 2026, including a completed ProFathering15 Questionnaire and organizational information detailing their tax status, government experience, and staffing. Submissions can be sent electronically via email or as hard copies in sealed envelopes. The process is subject to the Mississippi Public Records Act of 1983 and the Mississippi Accountability Act 2008.