Summary
The State of Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) is soliciting proposals for a Foster Support program to provide support services for foster families and non-certified kinship caregivers statewide. Services include mental health resources (therapy, crisis management, mentoring), caregiver support and education (trauma-informed training, legal navigation), and provision of hard goods (beds, car seats, clothing) to stabilize placements. The procurement may result in a single or multiple awards (not exceeding $300,000/year) with an initial award up to $250,000 for the first nine months; the anticipated period of performance is September 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027.