Quality Supports and Services in Early Learning Settings Request for Application (RFA)

Description

In December 2024, the Commission updated its Strategic Plan for 2025-2030, which will guide 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.As outlined in its 2025-2030 Strategic Plan, First 5 San Mateo County 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 families beyond the direct service reach to benefit. Many of our investments serve present needs as well as examining and improving the underlying systems. F5SMC welcomes proposals from all qualified entities to implement activities outlined in this RFA.  Qualified applicants may include LEA, community- based (501)(c)(3) organizations, coalitions or collaboratives, government agencies or consultancies. The Commission is interested in applicants who exhibit expertise in providing quality supports and early childhood mental health consultation and services in early learning settings to children prenatally through age five, their families and providers, as well as applicants that serve culturally diverse communities.  F5SMC desires/prefers one of the following two options:One Lead Agency Applicant an established LEA, with sub/contractor partners to implement all activities in this RFA orTwo Lead Applicants implement activities in this RFA one for Quality Supports and the second for Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation and Pilot Ser