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The Prevention and Early Intervention (PEI) Division of DFPS, also Family Support Services in Chapter 137 of the Human Resources Code, in partnership with the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) seeks applications from qualified entities within the state of Texas to provide Fatherhood: Educating Fathers for Empowering Children Tomorrow (EFFECT) programming and services.
About the Fatherhood EFFECT Program
The purpose of this grant program is to increase availability and accessibility of services and resources to fathers and father figures in the state of Texas.
The eligible population includes fathers, father figures, or expectant fathers connected to at least one child or youth from zero (0) to seventeen (17) years old, who could benefit from Fatherhood EFFECT programming designed to promote strong families. The goal of services funded under this RFA is to directly serve fathers and father figures. Limited services may also be proposed for the index child or index youth, co-parent, or family for the purpose of meeting the needs of fathers or improving family relationships.
Applicant may select one or more Texas counties as its service delivery area. Based on community needs, applicant may target certain areas of a county or counties. HHSC and DFPS reserve the right to negotiate with the applicant regarding specific geographic coverage.
How to Apply
The RFA can be found at https://resources.hhs.texas.gov/rfa/hhs0013917 and closes March 4, 2024, by 10:30 a.m. Central Time.
Applicant Conference
PEI encourages potential applicants to attend the optional pre-submittal applicant conference webinar on January 22, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. Central Time.
The applicant conference will be held through GoToWebinar, which may be accessed at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5126728485203317082
Questions?
All requests, questions, or other communication about this RFA must be made in writing addressed to the HHSC Sole Point of Contact listed below on or before January 24, 2024, by 2:00 p.m. Central Time. All communications between applicants and DFPS or HHSC staff members concerning the RFA are strictly prohibited, unless noted elsewhere in this RFA. Failure to comply with these requirements may result in disqualification of applicant's response.
Sole Point of Contact
Amy Pearson
Grant Specialist, HHSC Procurement and Contracting Services
(512) 406-2638
amy.pearson@hhs.texas.gov
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