First 5 SMC: Capacity and Network Building for Family Engagement & Support Providers

Description

In December 2024, the First 5 San Mateo County Commission (F5SMC or the Commission) updated its Strategic Plan for 2025-2030, which guides the Commission’s priorities and investments. The 2025-2030 Strategic Plan is consistent with the focus and intent of the Children and Families Act, building on what has been learned and accomplished locally and providing a framework for the Commission and the community for how Proposition 10 funds will be strategically invested over the next five years. Central to the success of these investments is a strong foundation that adequately prioritizes early childhood systems and services in San Mateo County.  Proposers are strongly encouraged to review the F5SMC 2025-2030 Strategic Plan, which is available in the Attachments section of this RFP as Attachment C.As outlined in its 2025-2030 Strategic Plan, the Commission is prioritizing partnerships with entities that are achieving both direct impact and positive systemic change. This approach fosters sustainable improvement within agencies and systems, and allows providers beyond the direct service reach to benefit. Many of our investments serve present needs as well as examining and improving the underlying systems.Through this RFP (Capacity and Network Building for Family Engagement & Support Providers) F5SMC intends to solicit proposals from qualified agencies and organizations interested in implementing services and innovative strategies that will enable providers in the Target Population to take time for restoration and reflection, build a network of supportive professional peers, and improve access to information and resources that can help them tackle the everyday challenges that arise in their work with families. Contract Term and BudgetThe contract term will be tw