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HomeMy WebLinkAboutExhibit 10The Chi dren'sTrust THE CHILDREN'S TRUST New and Expanded Prevention Services for Children Birth to Five Request For Proposal #2006-01 Addendum #1 December 15, 2005 (This addendum supersedes the previously posted RFP for New and Expanded Prevention Services for Children Birth to Five) --..,,,be . i '.omen's a S_CTTON I: INTRODUCTION 4 A. Peauest For Proposals (RFP'` C B. The Chrldret-,'s Trust 5 C. Guide To The Document 5 D. New and Expanded Prevention Program Definitions E. Amount of Funding F. Service Dates 7 V G. Eligible Respondents H. Review Processes q SECTION II: PROGRAM DESCRIPTION 9 A. Overview of Prevention Programs 9 B. The Need o C. Children to be Served 1 D. Potential Program Elements to be Inc0 luded E. Definitions of Prevention 11 F. Program Evaluation 1 3 3 SECTION III: GENERAL INFORMATION AND PROPOSAL CRITERIA 15 A. Application Timetable/Important Dates 1 B. Mandatory Letter of Intent 1 6 C. Late Proposals and ModificaUons 16 D. Conflict of Interest E. Pre -Application Conference 16 16 F. Cone of Silence 7 G. Inquiries About the Application 1819 H. Terms of Application 19 I. Contract Term and R.enewai 20 J. Joint Proposals 20 K. Collaboration 1 L. Leveraged Resources 21 M. Method of Payment 21 N. Fiseal Soundness 22 0, Program Monitoring/Evaluation 22 P. Applicant Registration Form 23 Q. Ownership of Application Z3 R. Trade Secret and Confidential Materials 23 S. Pre -Contract Agreement Expenses 23 T, Appeal Process 23 U. Postponement or Cancellations V. Public Entity Crimes 26 6 SECTION IV: APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS 227 A. Application Formating.., 297 8, Proposal Submission 20 C, Mandatory Letter of Intent 30 D. Application Form Instructions New and Expanded Prevention Services for Children r Birth to Five RFP # 2006-01 Page 2 of 62 a1 SECTION V: a ,..i_;ACHMECJTS...... 41 A. Application Forms 4;? S. Core Contract 43 Fatal Haws Checklist D. Proposal Rating Criteria - New Programs 44 E . Proposal Rating Criteria -- Expanded Programs 40 7 SECTION VI: RESOURCES A. Best Practice Models 550 0 B. Search InstltUte Early Childhood Developmental Asset Framework New and Expanded prevention Services for Children Birth to Five RFP # 2006-01 Page 3 of 62 The Children's. Trust REQUEST FCR PROPOSALS #2OO6-01 NEW AND EXPANDED PREVENTION SERVICES FOR CHILDREN BIRTH TO FIVE SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION A. Request For Proposals (RFP) The Children's Trust (referred to as "The Trust") invites qualified providers to submit proposals for high quality new and expanded prevention programs for children ages birth to five, developed from evidence -based, best practice models that promote developmental assets, that focus on: supporting positive parenting and enhancing parents ability to create nurturing environments. supporting positive caregiving by parents, including unproved knowledge, attitudes/beliefs, and behavior/skills; facilitating early social, emotional and cognitive development and pre -literacy skills in infants, young children and children with special needs, thus increasing school -readiness; and improving maternal -infant health outcomes, such as breastfeeding supports basic early childhood health/safety education; supporting advocacy activities on benalf of young children and their families; expanding early care and education for children with special needs; and accessible mobile resources/vehicles (that support activities of a proposed program and bring these resources to hard to reach areas of Miami -Dade County). The Trust has a strong focus on programs aimed at infants and young children (prenatal to 5 years of age), with a guideline to spend 50% of its funds on this age group. These funds are intended to attract new providers and expand the capacity of current prevention programsrefor young infants/Younglldren Child children hto and five theirn the families, asnl community emphasis on serving improving the quality of available services. To be considered, written proposals must be submitted by the application deadline using the required forms and format provided herein and delivered to the attention of: Deborah Robinson, Senior Manager of Program Services The Children's Trust 4500 Biscayne Boulevard, Suite 201 Miami, Florida 33137 Applications for funding must be received by Januaryl2, 2006 at 2:00pm. New and Expanded Prevention Services for Children Birth to Five RFP 4 2006-01 Page 4 of 62 B. The Children's Trust Recognizing that the needs of children in Miami -Dade County.far exceed the resources and support systems available, The Children's Trust was created by voter referendum in 2002 as a dedicated source of funding to meet these needs. The Trust, the staff and 33-member board are committed to funding programs that offer the highest possible quality services, with the goals of implementinc best practices and improving the lives of children and families in our community. A strong emphasis on active partnerships that move beyond typical mechanisms of collaboration is critical. to improving services and access for children and families in Miami -Dade. The Trust encourages creative approaches to coordinating, integrating, and funding services across and within the areas of health, safety, development and to promote increased parental and community involvement on behalf of all of our children. For more information about the guiding principles and values of The Children's Trust, visit www.thechiidren•strust.org/mission.asb C. Guide To The Document The document is organized in six major sections: 1. Section I includes a general description of the programrning The Trust seeks to support through funding. 2, Section II provides an in-depth description of the Prevention Programs, 3. Section III contains Application 'Timetable and general info that applies to all applicants. 4. Section IV contains Application Instructions, formating and submission requirements and budget instructions. 5, Section V includes Application and budget forms, core contract, fatal flaw and proposal rating criteria, 6. Section VI contains some model programs and the prototype for early childhood developmental assets framework, New and Expanded Prevention Services for Children Birth to Five RFP # 2006-01 Page 5 of 62 D. New and Expanded Prevention Pr ogram Definitions New p_ reven—tiQn rograms are considered to re new and distinct proposals ton ._.�---�- service programs. These may oe proposed either by an organization currently s Funded by The Trust or by a new service provider. fulnding and wpl be relvoreviewedblase1d require submission of a full application for new on the new program application guidelines. Ex anc l revention pragrams are considered to be proposalsTruSt +nitf� axPromodtior increased se ices that are already being funded by The and Prevention contract. These may v4ot�?'The TroPt sePropy osoedde passios ns itmh currently funded prevention contract prevention activities. Expanded include additional participants, locations, and/or png prevention programs require submission of a full application for expanded funding and will be reviewed based ont� service ac tivities, these must beclearly related ded program lines. If the propos to the expansion includes additianai se currently operating program; otherwise, the new activities should be submitted as a new program proposal. Applicants seeking to expand current contracts must. provide sufficient justification to support the proposed additions. Decision Tree for or whether to use NEW or EXPANSION application forms ram? 1.Prev Are you currently funded by The Trust for a Promotion & YEsention program?...I - — NO STOP here —Complete only the NEW 1 You may be required touse the NEW ore application forms I EXPANDED application with decision tree below ___- 2. As a currently funded prevention provider for The Trust, does yur currently opera tong p roveo tal involve additions that are clearly related to nion program? NO YES li 1f proposal is fora new and distinct I if proposal is for an expansion to the service program, you must complete ll current program, involving additional loc the NEW application forms participants, locations, and/or prevention activities, then you must use the EXPANDED application forms 3n the application form narrative, be sure to present a convincing rationale/justification that any newly proposed service activities are clearly related to the current program, and not new and distinct New and Expanded Prevention Services for Children Birth to Five RFP # 2006-01 Page 6 of 6:2 E. amount of Funding The total annualized amount available is S4,000,000unt alto a05-06 orene5 ersus expanded prevention programs, There is no set amoted expanded programs. Although, there ,s no specific maximum amount or cap that applicants can request, please consider that The Trust expects `o maKe multiple p awards i,10-20j in distributing the total allocated funds. These funds cannot be used for the purposes of supplanting existing programs or services. F. Service Dates New contracts will be for 17 months, with a possibility f fundiingof forwo provider5ls�hoa�ctd rn in up to two years, based upon availability a appropriate quality performance. Expansion awards will beofamended foor exta end nod the pp t possibility f currently existing prevention contras., with the p providers who attain. up to two years, based upon availability pof nd New`ng for Contracts titi'ill start March• 1, appropriate quality performance. 9 2006 and run through ]uly 31, 2007. New and Expanded Prevention Services for Children Birth to Five RFP # 2006-01 Page 7 of 62 G. 'Eligible R.espciraderttS Applicants may be governmental entities, not•for-proof orr for -profit organizations incorporated or Qualified to do business in rl e state of Florida or faitn-based organizations exempted from state regulation. The Children's Trust is prohibited by statute from contracting with programs that .are under the exclusive jurisdiction of the public school system. preference maybegive However, nce Irlon and/or use coalition oroi allia� urceces of are encouraged. In addition, multiple organizations that will strengthen the knowledge and expertise of the poposed service program. It is expected that successful applicants will possess relevant and significant expertise in conducting services for infants, young children and children with -special needs, ages birth to five. H. Review Processes All applications will be processed through a two step review: a technical review and a substantive review of the proposal's content. The technical review is conducted by The Trust staff to ascertain whether procedures have been followed, deadlines have been met, and the proposal addresses willdperevs�nt proposaent ls frof m the advanFp,g toarthe led critical items as specified in the substantive review process. For each proposal that passes the technical review, a substantive review is conducted by an Evaluation Team that may include The Trust staff and/or external community volunteer reviewers frorn the Feld. All Expanded Program proposals will be reviewed by The Trust's contract staff, as past and current contract performance will be included in this review. Critical Note: The highest ranking numerical s redoesnotas include rebfunding recommendation. Other factors which may be considered are not limited to: past performance of individual agencies; duplication of services; proposed unduplicated number of participants; costs for services; array of services; location of services; relevant experience and qualifications; or financial viability and stability of the agency. Minor inconsistencies or revisions may be addressed during the negotiation process, at the sole and complete discretion of The Trust. The Trust retains the right to accept, modify, reject entirely, or partially reject portions of an application. The Trust reserves the right, at its sole and complete discretion, to conduct face- to-face interviews and/or pre -selection site visits to all or selected organizations being considered for funding under this solicitation as a step in the selection process. New and Expanded Prevention Services for Children Birth to Five RFP # 2006-01 Page 8 of 62 SECTION -II: PROGRAM DESCRIPTION SCRIPTION ,k. Overview of Prevention Programs The Trust is seeking proposals for high quality new a�ntdh special dedepreveeds, agesti on programs treat support infants/young children, birth to five and their iorniiies, preferably, that focus on: encouraging early nurturing and supportive parent/child relationships and interactions within home and early child care settings supporting positive caregiving by parents and early care givers, ncluding improved knowledge, attitudes/beliefs, and behavior/skills such y aas ctonfiictd resolut�o dgandlthe arts careearly givers that enhance current care s Facilitating early social, emotionaV ancognitive w with sdpecilalpment needs,at � sinclreasing iteracy skills in infants, young children and children school-readiness; improving maternal -infant health issues, sucn as breastfsupports and eeding basic early childhood health/safety education, children and their supporting advocacy related activities on behalf of young families; and support activities of a proposed program accessible mobile resources/vehicles (that and bring these resources to hard to reach areas of Miami -Dade County). Caregiver professional development activities related to childcare accreditation/certification, Child Development Associate (CDA) or degree attainment, will not be supported by this funding. As these quality improvement efforts are the express purpose of a major Trust initiative. B. The Need in The significance of the early childhood deValndmontinues to be atyears has ethen efo efrondt of research and brain development literature prevention programing, resulting in meanin�falneeid fornatholistic,istrength�based ildren birth to five. However, there continues to bDevelopmental perspective, such as The Search Institutes's n ew its Eframeworarly dk for developmental Assets Framework (ECDAF) that builds upon assets for youth. It offers guidance to practitioners, family members, neighbors, and the community, with the goals of ensuring all young children get a goodoftart in life, make a smooth transition to school, and attain success as they grow r. See Section VI for this useful resource. C. Children to be Served e ;t is the intent of The Trust that new and expanided prevehi drtiionNptrh d a ce iibt e s°and to all of Miami -Dade County s infants, young children special needs ages birth to five and their families. New and Expanded Prevention Services for Children Birth to Five RFP # 2006-01 Page 9 of 62 j)ec r:Inizind that children cnd families 1Nith disabilities require additional services and supports, The Children's "rust will proviee incentives, supports, and technical assiStancc and build collaborations that enable programs to demonstrate Integrated and inclusive- services for all cGm�l}or.The atiars (asrenreaui ed sby ex aW )s fo'I grantees to implement reasonable ace children with disabilities and their families, viinenever possible, Funding is available to programs that can demonstrate that integrated services require an increased level of funding to provide appropriate services. Providers should seek out partnerships and expertise that can thern or childrenbuild the theowamge and expertise required for quality, integrated programs s. The following definitions have been adopted by The Children's Trust: Children with disabilities: Children with disabilities are those who currently have a physical, emotional, developmental, behavioral, or chronic medical condition or delay. These children experience impairment in their sensoy, cognitive, voeoorion, emotional, or behavioral functioning, which requires support,ongoing or accommodation provided by others in order to participate in an age -appropriate fashion in education, social activity, or physical activity in an appropriate environment. Children with special needs: Children and their families are beidefined s at-risk to thk because of factors identified in the scientific literatur 9 edted development of difficulties that would likely eventually classify the child with a disability according to the definition above. D. Potential Program Elements to be Included The following content goals and potential programelements exhausti eeand the einterest may be• to The Trust. However, the listing is not considered to be additional elements appropriate to achieving the desired goals, Goal: Encourage early nurturing and supportive parent/childrelationships and interactions within home and early child care setting s. infant Parent/child interaction l nd tiandhdy diced play or support groups methods to address early signs of infant mental healthprograms parent -child relationship difficulties early Nurturing communicating strategies Advocacy strategies Goal: Support positive caregiving by parents and early care givers, including improved knowledge, attitudes/beliefs, and behavior/skills, • Approaches that build on strengths and assets of parents and caregivers Early child care giver/teacher training focused in development and behaviorai skills group parents • Parenting skills development and peer support New and Expanded Prevention Services for Children Birtr, to Five ..�.. H -Ir.na_fl1 Page 10 of 6, • Ti ainino in conflict 7. eSGILtlon and iJt:ili_ation of positive discipline skills c,oa!''. Facilitate earl, social, enlotlofiai and cognitive development and pre -literacy skills in infants, young criildrer and children ~with special neecs, thus Increasing school -readiness. Parent/child activities that engage in developmentally appropriate learning activities For cognitive, language, social, and emotional growth Literacy programs that encourage language -rich environments, shard reading: storytelling, and family literacy Parent involvement activities in early child care and education settings Group programs focused on parenting education and skill building for parents of behaviorally -challenging children to reduce aggressive behaviors in young children Convenient and easy accessible mobile resources such as health, dental and literacy information Goal: Improve maternal -infant health outcomes. • Breastfeeding supports • Basic early childhood health/safety education and developmental guidance in the pediatric health care and/or early child care setting • Injury prevention, safety, car seat inspection, back -to -sleep education • Early and continuous pre -natal care • Convenient and easy accessible mobile resources such as pre -natal care This P.FP does not fund caregiver professional development activities related to childcare accreditation/certification, Child Development Associate (CDA) or degree attainment. As these quality improvement efforts are the express purpose of a major Trust initiative. E. Definitions of Prevention In a desire to effect a more significant r�� oacrnorwlehco tactsion withr�heams, The Trust same children seeks to fund programs involving and families over time, The. proposed program must be able to demonstrate individual and measurable outcomes for participating children and families. Ideally, proposals will be developed from well -established practices and evidence -based or model programs (see some examples of resources in Section VI). Proposals should clearly describe the details of such models, along with the planned protocols to ensure quality control and improvement. The Trust has identified in Section VI, several model programs with details that are designed to provide the applicants with quick reference material. This is not intended to be an endorsement of any specific programmodels by The Trust, and other models may be known and identified by applicants. New and Expanded Prevention Services for Children Birth to Five PFP 7nn6-01 Page 11 of 62 Prevention is ."DcUSCd on erli...ancing p'ritectiVe factors and rrr'� Slller� _ill ``�liil`ireno ns or assets' and reversing or reducing known risk factors (!.e•, Approaches to preventive Intervention Q'aYbe t�egcr�csna�-c further deerinLd lectedl or Indicated (Institute of Medicine, i�,94) These ca the table on the next page. Universal Prevention Selective Prevention L- TD BE FUNDED Population :General public, all • Served ; infants/young children (birth to 5) and families. t i !Recruitment i Broad recruitment of all and I infants, young children, and j Enrollment 1, families in the community - I no specific enrollment or selection requirements. TO BE FUNDED Subgroups based on social, geographical, environmental, biological risk factors, whose risk of developing significant social, behavioral, or nealrh I ;problems is higher than average, for example, a 'neighborhood with poor early iI childhood indicators. Indicated Prevention/Earl y Intervention NOT FUNDED IN THIS RFP Individuals experiencing or `detectable early signs and symptoms of problem behaviors or disorders. 1 Subgroups specifically recruited ': based on group membership. Degree of individual risk is not assessed, but is presumed 'based on at -risk subgroup I membership. Precise assessment of an ;individual's personal risk i and level of related Iproblern behaviors as part. • lof-the-enrollment :Types of 1 Positive, proactive i Same as universal, but program ,'Frequent, intensive and yp typically brief I may run for somewhat longer !individualized services that - Services ',activities; !periods of time; adapted to Iaperate,for longer periods enrichment, skills i enhancement and I meet the needs of the specific of time, education related to early subgroups to be served; I child health, development, generally but not always in a l safety and parental and j group format. community responsibility. i requirement for the program. The current RFP will consider and accept program proposals ONLY for Universal and/or Selected Prevention. Although programs specifically designed to exclusively serve children with early problem symptoms, diagnosable conditions, and significant problems will not be funded under this RFP, programs shout be ode5lclned as hrelelva to toU the rgeland neral Selective Prevention Programs must ra rams sghould include provisions to identify population of children. In addition, p 9 potential concerns and refer families in need of more individual and intensive services when needed. The following is a representation of the children, youth, and families populations according to risk and the proper stages of services ranging from universal programs to treatment services. New and Expanded Prevention Services for Children Birth to Five RFP # 2006-01 Page 12 of 62 • Overview of P} evention Approaches and Child Populations Served '�rnrral Cuunr�'.ulr I'opulaunn of All Infants' )(lung ('hildrrn i3.111-0-51 / N SuiTr±ruupt that Lark Curren' Symptoms / 1 \ • \ Cii,Idrrn Earl) I'robIrm X. J( rmpturns // ti Children v. S,inifn Prnhirms & Diagnosable Conditions ircdlrncnr ti Inicrvcnttnn Indicaredil Prc%rninon l J Selected_ Yrrvrnitun I L;niersal Prevennun Indicated Prevention programs are supported through The Trust's Service Partnership initiatives. Treatment and intervention will not be directly funded by The Children's Trust, but will be supported through infrastructure supports, such as systems redesign, technical assistance, support of service integration, and the design/development of systems of care. In addition, broadly based social marketing campaigns will be supported by The Trust under the Public Awareness non-competitive bid allocation. F. Program Evaluation The Trust aims to partner with providers to offer the highest quality services to improve the fives of children and families in our community, and also must be accountable to the public by demonstrating effective program results. Therefore, it is critical far all funded programs to include a strong evaluation plan for capturing successes in program planning, implementation and outcomes. New and Expanded Prevention Services for Children Birth to Five RFP # 2006-01 Page 13 of 62 The -Trust. has LOc:ioted the Empowerment Evaluation approach, developed b\ Dr. DaL 1d Fetterman at Stanford University ',,see more information and references _-.- -� refern s to this metnrd ", r_slea.nfo-c.edu .,daid /em_apwermenlevaluaticn)e is approach is a collaborative and participate y evaluation method that rest, on ten principles that are strongly in alignment with the guiding principles of The Trust: improvement, community ownership, inclusion, democraticparticipation, P icipa lion capacity -building, justice, community knowiedge, evidence -based learning, and account ability. be ed n The costs of evaluating the effectiveness the incl include puram rehadse ofassessmentsmientthe proposed budget and justification, andmay management, and instruments, as well as staff time For data collection, entry, g analysis. Such costs will typically comprise a percent of gp`ogran and m's budget, depending on the sophistication of the program e Contacting with an external evaluator is neither be versed in working g wiphnor �htbieeEmp averment d. However, if engaged, such an evaluator should as Evaluation or other collaborative and par icip toryes aluatio•io models, sultelll as be in philosophical agreement with the ab p p that specify the expected Agreement Letters must be submitted with the proposal evaluation consultant roles and responsibrlra�'�valuation plan maybe deliverables estedand by costs. It awarded funding, a detailed program any external evaluation. The Trust prior to subcontract approval The Grant Application Forms for New Prevention Programs incorporate several population, program goals, expected results and matrices that detail the participant pop Ircatian proposed activities to be delivered. andExpanded j d t�r�ation foot expand d participants, App Forms are based on the explanation with the locations, and/or service activities, aend m mall be trices.eviewed in These These programpanid evaluation currently contracted scope of serve plans will continue to be used throughout the course ofallfundaddproge success. staff Itat The Trust to review program performance p progress, is expected that funded agencies will a so finds useful tools for internal program management and continuous qualityimprovement. New and Expanded Prevention Services for Children Birth to Five RFP 2006-01 Page 14 of 62 SECTION IIL GENERAL INFORMATION AND PROPOSAL CRITERIA A. Application Timetable/Important Dates Event , Date/Due Date Release of REP and Cane of Silence gags into effect Monday, December �,5, 2005 Pre -Application Conference Location: Location 1.900 Biscayne Olyd, Board R.oann, 10AM - 12:0OPM • Last Day to Submit Questions Application Training Location• 1900 Biscayne Blvo, Board Room Publrcatton of final responses to formal questions on The Trust vvebsite J Publication of final addenda (if any) to REP Thursday, anuary 05, 2006• 12, -109/05 3, L Tuesday, December 27, 20051 Tuesday, December 13, 2005 1:0DPM- 1 4.,00PM; Wednesday, December14, 2005 9:00AM-12:OOPM; Thursday, January 05, 2006! Required letter of intent submitted on-line by i Monday, December 19, 2005' S:OOpm — Thursday, January 12, 2U06. Application Submission due to The Children's Trust 1 by 2:OOPM ( 0061 Offices 4500 Biscayne Blvd, Suite 201 , ST)i f i l Friday, February 03, 2006 Request for Appeal Start w 1 Request for Appeal End _�- - �- - — - Friday, February 10, 2006i l Approval by The Children's Trust Board of Directors! r 13, 20061 PP i Monday, February and end of Cone of Silence i Contract Negotiations Start late -_ -_ Wednesday, March 01, 2006l All dates set forth above are subject to change by The C.hildren's Trust with notice provided. New and Expanded.Preventior Services for Children Birth to Five PFP g 2006-01 Page 1_ 5 of 62 B. Ielartdatory Letter of intent {a mandatcry letter of intent must be submitted on-kne by 5:00 PM on Monday, December 19, 2005 at The Children's Trust website (www.thechildrenstrust.ars) in order for an applicant to be considered for funding. This is a fatal flaw. Applications received without the letter of intent will not be reviewed. C. Late Proposals and Modifications Proposals must be submitted no later than 2:00 pm EST on Thursday, January 12, 2006 at: The Children's Trust 4500 Biscayne Blvd., Suite 201 Miami, FL 33137 Proposals submitted after the due date and time are late and will not be considered for funding under this RFP. Modifications or supplementary materials received after the respective proposal due date and time are also late, and will not be considered in rating the proposal. Failure to submit all proposal materials by the due date and time is a fatal flaw. D. Conflict of Interest The State and County conflict of interest laws apply to this RFP and its contracts. These laws can be viewed at www.ethics.state.fl.us and at www.miamidade.Cov/ethicsL. All applicants must disclose the name of any officer, director or agency who is also an employee of The Trust or a member of its Board of Directors. All applicants must disclose the name of any Trust employee who owns, directly or indirectly, any interest in the applicants` business or any of its branches. Such disclosure must be submitted as a letter to the President/CEO of The Children's Trust, no later than the proposal deadline. E. Pre -Application Conference Attendance at the Pre -Application Conference is strongly encouraged. The conference provides an opportunity for organizations eferenced in the solicitation. lons It alsoout any programmatic or technical requirements provides networking opportunities for collaboration which could strengthen a proposal. It is the only opportunity to receive verbal instructions or verbal information regarding the services to be procured, the client populations to be targeted, contractual expectations and other ticConfe Confrvice erence Ilery beraddressedts. in All questions addressed at this Pre Application New and Expanded Prevention Services for Chifdren Birth to Five nrn -1nnA-n1 Page 16 of 62 wr',tirio cno.distributed to II ':'ersons who registered and recc'.ved the REP. Only binding thee written answers are � , �clrig on The Children's T rus:. The Pre Application Conrerenc:e vdtll be conducteu on Friday, December 09, 2005 at 10AM., EST, at 1900 Biscayne Blvd., Suite 200, Mliarn:, Honda, 33132. Note: See Application Time Table in Section III.A of this RFP-for other important due dates. F. Cone of Silence Applicants are advised that The Children's Trust is subject to the "Cone of Silence" in accordance with Miam-Dade County Ordinances, Section 2-11.1(t) "Conflict of Interest and Code of Ethics: Cone of Silence", The Cone of Silence may be viewed in its entirety at wwv ,miamidade.aov/ethics!. me of Commencement/Termination. The Cone of ence Chiefbegins t the Executive Officerl makes advertisement of the ITN or bid and ends when the his or her written recommendation to The Children's Trust board. However, if the Trust board refers the recommendation back to the Chief Executive Officer for further review, the Cone of Silence is re -imposed until such time as the Chief Executive Officer makes a subsequent recommendation. Allowable Communications, 1. Communications in writing at any time with any Trust employee, official or member of the Trust unless specifically prohibited by the applicable ITN, RFQ or bid document. The author of the written communication must rile a copy of the written communication h the and thelk of the procuremend2. t agent- or Communications between any person contracting officer responsible for administering the procurement process for such ITN, RFQ or bid, provided such communication is limited to matters of process or procedure already contained in the corresponding solicitation document. 3. Communications between procurement agent or contracting officer (or their designated secretarial/clerical staff) and a member of the selection committee provided such communication is limited to matters of process and procedure already contained in the corresponding solicitation document. 4. Duly noticed site visits. 5. Oral communications at pre -bid conference. 5. Oral communications before selection committees. 7. Contract negotiations during any duly noticed public meetings. B. Public presentations made to The Trust board. 9, Chief Executive Officer and the Chairperson of a selection committee may communicate after the Chief Executivetion oOffl Officer. However, anytcaange its recommendations to the C New and Expanded Prevention Services for Children Birth to Five RFP # 2006-01 Page 17 of 62 that occurs as a result of SUCn con ersatlul must be reduced to ,:r ".,7 and submitted to the Clerk of the Board. 0. Communications with the C.ounti,.-A tornEy and his/her staff. 11. L.omnlun€Cations with the Manaapernent and Technical Assis . an(:e Uriiltc't The Trust. 12. Emergency- procurement of good or services. 1�. Obtaining Industry comment or performing market research provided all communications related thereto are made in writing or at a duly noticed public meeting. Restricted Communications. Once the Cone of Silence is Imposed, the following persons may not communicate with one another with reoaro to a part€cular ITN, RFQ or bid: 1. Potential bidders, vendors, service providers, lobbyists and consultants •cannot communicate with: a) The Trust's professional staff, the Chief Executive Officer and his/her staff; b) Trust board members; arid c) selection committee members. The Trust board members cannot communicate with: a) potential bidders, vendors, service providers, lobbyists and consultants; b) professional staff, the Chief Executive Officer and his/her staff; and c) selection committee members. 3. Professional staff, the Chief Executive Officer and his/her staff cannot communicate with: a) potential bdders, vendors, service providers, lobbyists and consultants; b) Trust board members; and c) selection committee members. 4. Selection committee members cannot communicate with: a) . potential bidders, vendors, service providers, lobbyists and consultants; b) professional staff, the Chief Executive Officer and his/her staff; and c) Trust board members. G. Inquiries About the Application Verbal inquiries regarding the substance of the application process will only be permitted during the Pre -Application conference as listed on Section III, E. Pre - Application Conference, of this document. Written questions may be submitted through 5:00pm on Tuesday, December 27, 7005. Written questions will be accepted by e-mail to supportr_a'�thechildrenstrust,org, through The Children's Trust website, www,thechildrenstrust,org, or by mail to: Deborah Robinson, Senior Program Services Manager The Children's Trust 4500 Biscayne Boulevard, Suite ;-201 Miami, Florida 33137 E-mail address: support(Ithechildrenstrust.bra New and Expanded Prevention Services for Children Birth to Five FFP # 2006-01 Page 18 of 62 The RFP the Application arid the Application process will be discussed at the Pre- Appiiation conference, All questions raised yr1furt be answered, whenever ever possible, tht t.ha' time. Answers to questions that need urino r Pre -Application p conference.ar Vdep51ie a;cnq with the questions answered no verbal inquiries will be accepted. Ater the clew of the conference, A response _o all written questions v,,wwiilllurbeae poaedao n 5The2006. Trust website at v,:.thechildrenstrust.ar no later than Thursday, -1. Terms of Application Tne applicant must certify that all facts, figures, and representations made in the application(s) are true and correct (See Official C ificationsaof the Graommitment nt Application Forms). It is required that the applicants and from each organization, professional consultants, o contracted dte npthis grant and this project director acknowledging their agr commitment be included in the full application. 'The funds requested in this appiication(s) may not supplant government or tax funds that would otherwise be used for the ptur poses set forth in e of the amount prof ct(5). to The funds requested in this grant must be a operate the proposed program(s). The filing of this application(s) must be authorized by the board of directors or officers of the administrative services eRilscal tto artas, and the repthe nesentact �ative of erson submitting the application must beduly authorized the agency in connection with this application(s). All representations and work contained in this application must be true and accurate. The Applicant understands and agrees that any misrepresentation or false tandnrender anyent in response espononse �e athis s non - Request for Proposal will disqualify the ro rim after the response is responsive. Any substantial change in the proposedprogram award willes submitted will render the application as -non -responsive and any grant be void. Lastly, the applicant attests that all work contained within hi not the proposal is the unique and anginal product of the agency another agency's work product plagiarized or duplicated in any way I. Contract Term and Renewal 2006 through July 31, 2007. Contract amounts will be negotiated and approved initial contract will be effective March ved prior to contract execution. See the for additional budget preparation Grant Application Instructions (Section IV) instructions. Contract awards are contingent upon availabilitydofunding, outcome as fo achievement and successful negotiation of programmaticbudgetary New and Expanded Prevention Services for Children Birth to Five RFP 2006-01 Page '_9of62 � The Tr�,s: 5t"i-f �:vil} {;��;�;i;. :errr.ined by r,l i�i7Q{"I`ic71.1L.._ �,•, �rv�L:. persists. corrective i!t,faCiCi y �� nn _h _ontr ac',: II lion compliance '� cr;rrc-C;i�,�e action and t:�.rmti{;at,.., of , �t The r Chilore'+ 5 Trust Corr - Contrary are included in the terms and conditions of The al _ �� load (see Section V), are [lot ne otiaof�eho5e terJrnsNalnd of a cond�{oa55A b.fP dog n by an organization shoe} constitute acceptance governmental entities i5 available upon request. A coreil contracontract� modified for appropriate internal and legal review of the potential applicants should ensure terms and condition pro oral for The Trust funding. dator � terms snail be grounds for not awarding the�ara decision to submit a prop Failure to accept these contract or terminating the contract. 3. Joint Proposals applicants that come together to submit a joint proposal(s) in response to Multiple app le applicant shall be identified as the the Request For Proposal, a single a sing Prime Vendor/Lead Agency, When offering a joint proposal, the Prime Vendor/Lress Agency must include the name and add de all ofall l parties inding and fi the erannt proposal. Thed 9 Agency shall prove ce proposal. Prime Vendor/Lead A9 complete the required documentation and requirements, execute any contract(s), any have overall anddispute arising within the contract.Only a sing licant shall be acceptable. Prime completelontract withltone apply to icant t Vendor/Lead Agency responsibilities shall include but not be limited to mthe of reports and following: overall contract administration, oversighteof Prime preparation Vendor/Lead rep Agency presentations, filing of any protest actions,for services performed, shall also prepare and present a consolidated invoices performing servicesThe Prime Vendor/Lead Agency shall remain responsible for p associated with response to this Request For Proposal. complimentary service approaches are proposed by population, In the event that similare isor comp or n, different applicants, especially if to serve the same neighborhood po di negotiate collaborative partnerships The Children's Trust reserves the right to as eterrnined to be in the best interests of the children to be served. K. Collaboration The Children s Tr ust is mandated to assist with coordination fetheeprovisin a on [o delivery of children's services in Miami-Dade eao�nstron 4y encouraged to form maximize funding dollars, interested applicantsg loth, and clearly defined, meaningful, collaborative a r��aC4es nSands busineand providerswith Pssesn s' community residents; other common Y g � oukh, and families. that are directly involved in delivering services for children, EarlyLearning Coalition h the of Miami -Dade and Monroe, Florida f This includes, but is not limited to,collaboration tChidren and Families, Miami- blic Schools, Miami -Dade County government, the Miami -Dace Dade County Pu New and Expanded Prevent+an Services for Children BIrth to Five Page 20 of 62 Coirt, I.-tiealthI_irpa-t,-lrni, !Tin faith :c:mrur.Il' ( rovideS, parent - teacher oroafl 2atic.r-w and cnheaes in: universities. Additionally, providers are asked to cooperate 'tti'ith, SVVitchbOard Uf Miami, Inc. Once the Svritchooard of Miami information and referral line is operational, provioers are expected to communicate updated program and agency information for inclusion in the service directory. L. Leveraged Resources The Trust seeks to award projects that will leverage its resources, or those of its partners. Therefore, there is a preference for proposals that leverage resources provided by any lead agency, and/or other partners involved in a Trus.-funded project. Leveraged resources can be provided as cash or an in -kind contribution. These resources must be directly related to the operation of the program(s). M. Method of Payment The Trust will award cost reimbursement contracts. The Trust will make payment to the contracted providers based on actua; costs derived from Provider invoices reflecting services delivered in accordance with the signed agreement and approved budget with the Provider. Units of service will be monitored quarterly and the Contract award amount may be adjusted if units are below contract requirements. Payment is contingent upon submittal of complete and accurate data in accordance with The Trust requirements including invoice submittal, submittal of programmatic data (including but not limited to individual participant demographics, attendance/participation, outcomes, outputs) and program summary reports. N. Fiscal Soundness The Children's Trust seeks to fund projects that it can expect to operate in a fiscally sound manner. In addition, the Agency's relevant experience providing services similar to those currently being proposed is requested, including previous funding, monitoring reports, work with the proposed participants and/or neighborhood, and cultural competence for providing services. Attach a copy of the Agency's most recent financial audit completed by a CPA registered to do business in the State of Florida and conducted in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Smaller agencies that have an annual budget of less than $300,000 may include a copy of their most recent reviewed or compiled annual financial statement completed by a CPA licensed in Florida. The Trust will review fiscal solvency utilizing a three -prong ratio test based on audited financial statements for larger agencies and complied financial statements for the smaller agencies. New and Expanded Prevention Services for Children Birth to Five RFP # 2006-01 Paae21 of 62 O. Program Monitoring/Evaluation Monitoring of the program contracted through this competitive solicitation will be conducted ley The Trust staff or outsourced to The Trust consultants. However, ES a supporter of local social service joint monitoring initiatives, The Trust monitoring may be conducted in collaboration with other funding bodies such as the State of Florida, Miami -Dade County government, Miami -Dade County Public Schools, the United Way and others, with eritent to reduce duplication ple�ppt� cooperation. For gecontactawards, at The Trstdisctionaformlexternal evaluation of the program(s) may be required. At the time of contract negotiation, •The Trust staff will confirm acceptable performance outcome measures. • The Provider shall submit monthly and quarterly reports by the loth day following the month to be reported and annual reports, as required, within thirty (30) calendar days after the close of the federal fiscal year on September The Provider shall make all records and services pertaining to eligible clients sub}ect at all times to inspection, review and/or beaudit ate dohe thTrust.e iRequired internal documentation may include, but may not 1, Personnel records of staff involved with program 2. Daily activity log schedules and monthly calendars 3, Training modules 4. Client satisfaction surveys 5. Pre and post evaluations (if applicable) 6. Follow-up/statistical data logs 7. Client files as required 8. Client information data files Monitoring and other reports promulgated by The Trust and/or other social service funding agencies and achievement of contract and performance requirements, timeliness of requested information and fiscal stability shall be considered factors in evaluating future funding requests. P. Applicant Registration Ford Applicants are advised that in accordance with Section 2-11.1(s) of the Code of Miami -Dade County, the attached Affidavit of The Children's Trust Proposer (Lobbyist) Registration for Oral Presentation must be completed, notarized and included with the proposal submission. Lob dyers s include nclu eon anyone behahofths anticipated to present information to The Ch applicant, including the principal, as well as any agent, officer or employee of a principal, regardless of whether such lobbying activities fall within the normal scope of employment of such agent, officer or employee. individuals substituted for or added to the presentation team aftersubmittalb of tithe the formareproposal must ava lableistat with the Clerk of the Board. www,miamidade oovJethics New and Expanded Prevention Services for Children Birth to Five RFP # 2006-01 Page 22 of 62 Q, C.virnership of , pplir:a'ci0n Pursuant to Chapter Flor Ida Statutes, all materials and supporting dc::uunieritatIon submir_tea in response to the Funding App'iication become public record and are the property of The Trust. The Trust assumes and accepts no p �r ` !lability whatsoever for disclosure or utilization of material unidentified as trade secrets or confidential Informatlun. R. Trade Secret and Confidential Materials ne If the application includes material which is deemed exe-adpt eFsecromret the(as defs o d b f Section 812.081, FS) or other confidential mat eriaiins o Chapter 119, FS, which the applicant does not wish to become public record, the p application: "Trade Secrets as following staternent should be included in the defined by Section 812.081, Florida Statutes, or other confidential materials of this application (list applicable pages in space contained on pages purposes. provided) shall not be used oto this offereorept as af�esultailn connection neRtiapn with "However, if a contract is awarded the submission of this program, The Trust shall have the right to use or disclose the information designated as trade secrets or confidential right theoextenc rt pro provided lose in the contract. This restriction does not limit The the information designated as trade secrets or confidential which is obtained from another source. Any exemption claimed will be limited to the pertinent data/documents and must be a statutory exemption. Notwithstanding anything to the cosupported by application shall be deemed. or interpreted to contrary, nothing containedinthe aPp with the disclosure requirements of restrict or prevent The Trust from complying Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, when material is incorrectly lr �eiatlified,as ppfi ode psubmitting an application, nt secret or confidential information. By covenants not to sue The Trust and waives yliagainst The Trust ult arising under Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, or in connection y disclosures by The Trust in connection herewith. S. Pre -Contract Agreement Expenses and all expenses involved in the preparation and submission of proposals or Any proposals any work performed in connection with development and submission of p posals the applicant(s). No payment will be made for any shall be borne by to commencement of work as required of or assumed by the applicant(s) prior defined by a fully executed contract. T. Appeal Process An a plicant may appeal The Trust funding recommendations by utilizing the p following guidelines, New and Expanded Prevention Services for Children Birth to Five Page 23 of 62 1. Whenever a competltive process is utilized, an applicant who ,s adversely af7e ;.- red by a procedural determination may rile a Request for Review/Notice of Appeal, r'i writing, within seventy-two 72) nour5 following the receipt of failure to advance to the next stage of review due to a fatal flaiw or within seventy-two hours (72) following receipt of the President/CEO's written recommendations for funding to the Board. The Request for Review/Notice of Appeal shall be in writing, shall state the facts upon which such appeal shall be based on the issues) to be decided. All notices shall be directed to the President/CEO at: The Chlidren's Trust, 1900 Biscayne Blvd., Suite 200, Miami, FL 33132. 2. An appeal may not challenge the relative weight of the evaluation criteria or the formula specified for assigning points therefor contained in the bid, request for proposals ("RFP") or request for qualifications ("RFQ") specifications which have been approved by the Board. 3. The President/CEO or designee, and a Board member if available, shall meet with the applicant to review such appeal within seven (7) working days of receipt of the formal written Notice of Appeal. Board members shall be selected in alphabetical order on a rotating basis from a list of Board members desiring to participate in the review process. Said list shall be compiled at the commencement of each calendar year. Lack of Board Member participation in the review process will not delay or affect the review. The decision reached after review and appeal will be provided to the applicant in writing within three (3) business days. 4. If the applicant disagrees with the decision and desires further appellate review, the applicant shall appeal the decision within five (5) business days from receipt of the decision with the Clerk of the Board of The Children's Trust at the above address. An appeal shall be in writing, shall state the particular grounds on which it is based, and shall include all pertinent documents and evidence. No appeal shall be accepted unless it complies with the requirements of this Section. 5. Appeals filed in accordance herewith shall be referred to a hearing examiner. Costs of the appeal, including full payment of the hearing examiner's fee, shall be paid by the appellant/applicant prior to commencement of the hearing. The hearing examiner shall conduct a hearing on the appeal on the date specified for such hearings in the RFP or RFQ, unless a new date is mutually agreed upon by The Trust and the appellant/applicant. The hearing shall • be electronically recorded. The hearing examiner shall, within two (2) business .days of hearing the appeal, Ole written findings and recommendations with The Clerk of the Board, who shall submit or mail a copy of the same to all participants in the competitive process. The hearing examiner shall consider the written appeal, supporting documents, and evidence appended thereto, New and Expanded Prevention Services for Children Birth to Five 116. RFP # 2006-01 Paae 24 of 62 IV �'��d?!��=c presented at .tir;E the r� V t L[2'0 - recommendation, and a �� proffers The hearing examiner n-�ey aisc� r,=nuire writ -ten summaries, pr r to review. and �`iiciavits as tr,e hearing e>;am4r'ie�determines and �ecomrr7endationsr order conclude tree hearing and rile written ong evidence of a type commonly l be entitled to relyof tnecos. hearing examiner shall relied upon by reasonably prudent persons in the conduct for 6. The hearing examiner shall allow a maximum a afone um hour of one hour for The Trust's the appellant/applicant's presentee+cn and a response to the appeal. 7. Hearing examiners shall be seiected fromClpanelcuit C f retired fired judjudgages whleve havee served five (5) years or more as County or Florida, Alternatively, if no Judicial Circuit iIabie to and Essen sr erve Miami-Dade ahear hearing, Florida Bar certified mediator judges are avail by the Board may serve as selected from a panel of mediators approved a list of mediators at the hearing examiner. The Board shall approvebe added to the list commencement of each calendar year, mediators may upon Board approval if necessary. g The hearing examiner's findings and recommendation shall be presented to the the Board together with the recon,mtion shall bedmailed to all participants in e after review by President/CEO or designee. Notice thereoff such presentation. the competitive process at least five (5) days the basis s e sof the record before The matter shall be resolved by the Board the hearing examiner and no evidence, issue or speaker, which was not heard or raised at such hearing, shall be permitted or considered. Presentations to any• participant in the competitive process shall be limited to five the Boarby (5)minutes per side. The foregoing time limitation shall isdeinclusive of all emitted speakers addressing the Board on behalf g, If the hearing examiner concurs with the recommendation of the . President/CEO, or designee, a two-thirds (2/3) vote Io of the Board examiner ee required to take other than the recommended does not concur with the recommendation be thePsident/C , or designee, a simple majority vote of the Board shallrequired than the recommended action. U. postponement or Cancellations If for may reason funds are no longer available to support any or all parts of the programs listed in this RFP, The Childrerl's Trust reserves the right to postpone o ptime. The Trust may, at its sole and absolute discretion, rejectr ncel cthis REP at any and all proposals, re -advertise this RFP, any and all, or parts of any g irre uiarities in the RFP or in postpone or cancel this RFP process, or waive any the proposals received as a result of this RFP. New and Expanded Prevention Services for Children Birth to F11�e ono e 9nn6-01 Page 25 of 62 V. Public Entity Crimes Pursuant to Paragraph 2(a) of Section 28-7.133, Honda Statutes, a person or affiliate who has been placed on the convicted vendor list following a convict;on for a public entity crimp may not submit a proposal for a contract to provide any 000ds or services to a public entity; may not be awarded or perform work as a contractor, supplier, subcontractor or consultant under a contract with any public entity; and, may not transact business with any public entity in excess of the threshold amount provided in Section 237.017 for Category Two ($10,000) for a period of thirty-six (36) months from the date of being placed on the convicted vendor list. New and Expanded Prevention Services for Children Birth to Five RFP # 2006-01 Page 26 of 52 SECTION IV: APPLrcA u0N 4N` T R tJ T J.ON A. Application Farmating All narrative responses must be single -;pace:] in no smaller than 12-point Times New Roman, 11-point Verdana, or 11-point Arial. Smaller font size • (Le., 10-po nt) may be used in completing the landscape tables if needed. All responses must riot exceed maximum specified page or word limits when applicable. The Children's Trust reserves the right to discard responses that exceed the page limits specified. All pages should be 8.5" x 11" with margins as set within the Application Forms. All sections, including Application and Budget forms and supporting documentation must have consecutive page numbers, beginning with the application cover sheet as page 1. ▪ Use the standard table of contents included in the application forms, adding the appropriate page numbers for each section. Page numbering may be done by hand if needed. All proposal material must be placed in the order outlined. The original proposal must contain original signatures in blue ink on the required forms. Theoatasthe contractual agentfor th original signature cmust fthe �organization designated agent officially authorized collaborative partnership. The application includes the following sections, as noted in the standard Table of Contents. Application Forms New and Expanded applications are contained within one (1)Word document and two (2) Excel) documents- that include multiple spreadsheets. Application Forms For New Programs Part I - Forms, Narrative, Scope of Services Matrices ne Cover Page Document Certification Page ✓ Official Certifications Page Table of Contents • Program Summaries ▪ Organizational Capability & Collaborations Primary Population, Need and Rationale ▪ Goals Worksheet ▪ Outcomes Worksheet • Activities Descriptions • Process Worksheet Staffing Plan New and Expanded Prevention Services for Children Birth to Five RFP # 2006-01 Page 27 of a2 A.ppiic.3tian Forms Part II Agency and Program Budge:, Budget Summary for Proposed Program Buooet Justification 5up_;_drting_dac�ments_are directly related to the Application Form sections and questions, applicable Sanctions, Violations and/or Litioation Documentation, if Organizational Chart(s) Financial Audit/Unaudited Financial Statements Evidence of Past Success, if applicable (monitoring reports, letters of support, etc.) Staff Resumes Job Descriptions Collaborative Letters of Agreement, Memoranda of Understanding, if applicable Outcome Tests and Measures Schedule of Activities Documentation of Cash or in -kind Matching Funds • Consultant Agreement Letters Application Forms For Expanded Programs Part I - Forms & Narrative Cover Page • Document Certification Pane • Official Certifications Pace • Table of Contents • Program Summaries ▪ Organizational Capability & Collaborations proposed Expansion Justifications Application Forms Part II -Budoet Forms ▪ Agency and Program Budget Budget Summary for Proposed Program • Budget Justification Su�nnortin❑ Documents are directly related to the Application Form sections and questions. ▪ Sanctions, Violations and/or Litigation Documentation, if applicable • Organizational Chart(s) • • Financial Audit or Un-audited finaW tl�l stateents( the latter a total budget less thang $300pUDa , if business less than 1$ months or not already on file. • Updated Evidence of Past Success, if applicable (monitoring reports, letters of support, etc.) New and Expanded Prevention Services for Children Birth to Five RFP 2006-01 Page 28 of 62 - f-f Resumes New -JLc New .loo Description: of Understanding, if Nev,/ Collabarat�.�e Lelirrs of Agreement, Memoranda applicable New Outcome Tests; and Measures New Schedule of Program Activities - Documentation of Cash or in -kind ent Letters atching Funds New Consultant Agreement al Note: Agencies recommended for funding that do not have a current. Criticrfiance with audit may have additional contract ChiidrEn's Trust'regard right-- to required a any contract award with agencies that are unable to meet minimum withdraw any fiscal standards. B. Proposal Submission . ro � osal and six 6 Applicants must submit one f bound o und? rr •roal of osalsaGelectroniccco py of bound co ies for a total n on a CD ROM in a sealed en�eti°container. Each original and the application should have the name of the agency, the program .name, and the desi originals on "original" .or "copy" dearly marked on nled each outside envelope ver. other The originals and all copies should then be for securelysealed for New and Expanded container and dearly labeled "Application Prevention Services for Birth to Five", with the individual program name and submitting agency on the front, Binder cl p i s staples, and 3 ring binders are NOT acceptable. The proposal must , a cannot be separated. Comb, coil, and be permanently, firmly bound so that pages flat when open are preferred. The wire binding that allow the proposal to lay page of the Cover Sheet is visibltes e. The electronic should be transparent posal�must bat the etona CD ROM. FIoPPY ot electronic version acceptable. New and Expanded Prevention Services for Chtildren Birth to Five ncp }t ,anti-bl Page 29 of 62 sent ,� ' }F, N1ai1 ! ;.ertlfied mail wits. return receipt for proof Cif Prr�;�',5a!s may be _-n', � �' -�� `• ier, Gr hand -delivered to the address below. Proposals may not be I�n�;iin};}, cour `s Trust Or gent by c-maim. Proposals received at "..he offices of The Children after the .deadline date will not be accepted. New and Expanded Prevention Services for Children Birth To Five The C.hiidren's Trust 4500 Biscayne Boulevard, Suite 201 Miami, Florida 33137 C. {Mandatory Letter of Intent Ch A mandatory letter of intent must be � pem foe an applicant toittd online at ebe clodnsideredrlfor st w website (wv',thechildrenstrust.o�) In funding. This is a fatal flaw. Applications received without the letter of intent will not be reviewed. p, Application Form Instructions Application Forms Instructions - Porms Narrative Sca e of Services Patrices For Cover Page, the Proposed Project Title is the name of your project and how your application will be identified duringe the selection answered andoallssignaturess. All Sm st be on the two Certification pages must from an agency authorized agent, and in blue ink. The Table of Contents provides a guide to the application package once page numbers have been entered. A page number must be completed. The First a listed for each section of the application. All application pages must be numbered consecutively. Page numbering may be done by hand, if needed. Organizational Capability, and Primary Population/Need The Program Summaries, applicant agency and and Rationale sections askspecific each questions luestio regarding ethe space provided. Limit proposed project. Respond to responses to the word/page limits set forth ef�f toch neweanldnupd tedwhen e�nformatFon or expanded Applications•speciFc questions regarding proposed expanded programs; the scope of services matrix is not required. The remaining matrices, including the hGoals and Worksheet,StaffinOutcomes Work heel , Activities Descriptions, Process Works New and Expanded Prevention Ser<'ices for Ch;ldren Birth to Five • RFP 2006-01 Page 30 of 6 a :d the ~coQe of Services Rlatrices. These program and evaluation plans will The. c��ntinuc' to be used thraugnout the course of all funded programs by stat7 at ie Trust to review program perlorrr,ance. report progress, arid Gage success. The foundation of the Scooe of Service Matrices is the specification of the program's overall goals, the expected outcomes (benefits) to the pactic;pants, and the activtties tnat 4^111I be carried out to achieve these. Goals - Goals are general statements of purpose that outline what the program expects to accomplish in broad terms regarding the impact in the community, for families, children, and/or youth. Goals should be clearly stated and consistent with both the organization's mission and the funding priorities set. forth by The Trust. Goal statements should address the effect of the proposed services/activities, not simply the provision of services or participation in activities. For example, avoid goals statements that describe the purpose of the program as to provide a service, for participants to engage in an activity, or for participants to have the opportunity to join in an activity. Rather, phrase goal statements in terms of the expected changes within participants or the environment that the proposed activities aim to accomplish. Outcomes - Outcomes are the specific, measurable expected changes in, or benefits to, the people and/or community served as a result of the program. The outcomes should provide. evidence of progress toward the stated goals. Each outcome should include realistic numerical targets for improvement,- such as percentages or degrees of change. As with goal statements, outcomes should address the effect 'of" the proposed services/activities, not the provision of come, the services or participation in the Outcomeses. For each Work heet of thetgrant application following ails forms: must be specified on Measures - What test, survey, log, or other measurement tool will be used to collect information regarding evidence of meeting the outcome? At least one measure should be specified oeach froposalmNote thatifhe same tool outcoe, and copies Qproposed measure must be includedp is proposed to measure more than one outcome, the specific subset of items (or scale) to be used for each outcome should be specified. Measures should be valid, reliable reflections of the corresponding outcome. Evidence of the validity and reliability of measures for the intended purposes should be provided. Some available resources for locating well -developed measures include the Buros ]nstitutMental have beenMeasurements in (www.unl,eduiburos/bimm), as well as measures that published studies or that are included in evaluation components of established service curriculum. New and Expanded Prevention Services for Children Birth to Five RFFP ?C106-o1 Pace 31 of 62 TOurcF - What the source of the information? Specify who will take a test, complete a survey, or make an observation. If existing data will be acquired erne,, another source- (ex., copies of report cards, ['CAT scores obtained from the school), state that source and provide evidence of existing data exchange agreements with the organization that holds the information and/or a realistic plan to achieve such agreements. Sources of data should be varied (ex., student pre/post tests, parent surveys, teacher observations of behavior), as appropriate to the program and the specific outcomes. • Data collection and management - When will the information ben acquired? d? State when the measures wil! be administered (ex., pretests at the time of registration; post tests administered on withdrawal or during the 12r, session) or when other data will be acquired. Plans should strive to minimize missing data, such as that due to late entrants and early withdrawals. How willlbe es the responsible? entered, QnldCe stored, analyzed, and who wi pasib e?Plans should beinplato manage both paper and eVectronic data. Activities - List the specific activities being carried out for, to, or with the participants. Activities should be appropriate for the proposed population and/or neighborhood being served, and there should be a logical relationship between the activities and the stated goals and outcomes. Activities should not include the administrative processes required to operate the program, but only the actual components of the Enhance Opportunities Transition to Adulthood program. For each activity specify the following: Minimum numiber of participating children; minimum number of sessions by a child; m number of participating parent/caregivers; minimum of sessions by parent/caregiver; minimum number of other participants; minimum number of of sessions by others. For each activity, the following details must be specified on the Process Worksheet of the grant application forms: Frequency, intensity, and Duration - The frequency, intensity, and duration define the expected "dosage" of each activity for a typical participant. • Frequency specifies how often an individual participant will take part in an activity within a particular amount of time (ex.,3 times per week; 1 time only; 2 times per month). Intensity specifies how long each session of the activity will last (two hour workshop; 15 minute telephone check -in; etc.). Duration specifies the total time period within which an individual participant wil! be involved in the activity (ex., one-time event; all school year/summer; New and Expanded Prevention Services for Children Birth to Five RFP # 2006-01 Page 32 of 52 k ,,c ✓ aroup curriculum, oncoing, ct: - If an activity is offered to different groups i,or Cohorts) of participants across the proposed funding per,od and/or if more than one cycle of the actry ty :s planned, the number of cycles for the funding year should be specified (ex., 10 one-t+me events offered; 4 si -v eek group curriculum will be provided over the year), Deiiverable?Product Output - Are direct deliverables of activities or work accomplished by the staff. Outputs should address the expected provision of services or participation (ex. resources or curriculum developed, public service announcements, etc.) and should specify the following for each activity Other relevant products or materials resulting from an activity (ex., number of agencies recruited, television shows produced, curriculum developed, etc.), Staffing Plan - List each position related to conducting the proposed project regardless of the funding source. Staff Position - List -the position title (ex., trainer) and how many of each position will be needed. In addition, include whether each position is a full- time or part-time, subcontractor or volunteer. Position titles should exactly match those listed in the budget. Qualifications - Provide information on the education, experience, and other credentials the program staff has or is expected to have. For positions not yet filled, provide information on the qualifications the agency will seek for that position. Program Duties - Provide a brief description of major duties for each position, including primary activities/contributions to the program. Job Descriptions may be included in the Supporting Documents, but a short description is required on this form. Time Dedicated to the program - Use these columns to summarize how the cost of these positions will be covered. Note that these columns need not add up to 100%. They should add up to the percentage of time each position will contribute to the proposed program. For example for a full-time position that works only two (2) hours per day on the program, the columns will add up to 25% effort, Application Forms Instructions -Part II Budget New and Expanded Prevention Services for Children Birth to Five RFP # 2006-01 Page 33 of 62 Tn'iUCQFr jElilor- the pplication Forms fec:u_ r)l-, ;etc rminlrg- !rye �'�i�_1'�_ ?,�}I'. :?r�i.,1r10E?U -activities Cn{~� ne the i-uOcet requires ,o ac a;;+}'U17f tcitC 5S C' r Grp uutc_or,�os. It con5'.sls of three ork he s: Po•=ncy and Program Budge.. 2. Budget Summary for Proposed Program 3 Budget Justification Please complete Iete all blue shaded areas on each v orksheet. Applicant must complete the 5 months and 12 months columns on the Summary Budget rcr Proposed Program Worksheet. Note: A licants who are re nesting to expand their current funded 12 Children's Trustprogram must corn fete the 5 months months column as follow: • the 5 months column — will provide information on the funds needed to EXPAND your current program for ONLY five months from March 1, 2005 — July 31, 2006; and • the 12 months column — will p�tov�peram p us the expansionformation on the n or the s needed to operate your curre P 9 lion 12 months contract period of August 1, 2006 — July 31, 2007. get should be A en and Pro ram Bud et TAgency Agency and ProgPam rB d� tdis to provide a completed last The purpose of the gen a summary of the entire funding for the Agency broken down by funding sources. Section B contains four (4) columns that should be completed as follows: m Source of Funding: Enter each funding source,includingEight ralllpt gori 5jor entities fro g which the Agency receives grant funds pPort,g sources are specified, as follows: • The Children's Trust Requested Grant Amount for this PrOgrarn: Enter the amount of funds requested for the proposed program. Child Development Services Funds: Enter the amount of funds received for delivery of subsidized childcare services. Miami -Dade County Grants (Local): Specify the Department or source within the County that provides the grant funds (i,e. Department of Human Services). Federal Grants: Specify the Department or source within the federal government that provides the grant funds (ex., US Department of Housing and Urban Development) • State Grants: Specify the Department rsource within the of Children and Famileies) at provides the grant funds (ex., FloridaDepartment that . Foundations/Charitable Funds: Specify the The Health tFaundatioion or onuofeSouth provides the grant funds (ex., United y, Florida) Cash/Fees/Other Revenue: Specify the source of any additional revenues. If New and Expanded Prevention Services far Children B}rth to Five RFP # 2006-01 Page 34 of 62 this 2n ongo!rio source of ref enue, Drovibe the amount anci funding pertod equi`✓ a!+Cf It to one ve5r (ex., pr-Iurarn registration. raffle ticket sales, Lund ro EIng dinner). in•Kind Contribut!onr: Epeciry the source of the Contributions. if any portion of these contributions will support the proposed program, they must be clearly detailed in the _budget narrative (ex., volunteer hours, use of space, free meals) FundingJGrant Period: Enter the gELFI: period, including start and end dates, for each grant listed (ex.. 02/01/06 to 1/31/07). Program Budget: If any part of each grant/source of funding listed will be used to support the proposed program, enter that amount under the Program Budget. This may include the total grant amount or only a portion of each grant listed. Agency Budget: Enter the entire amount the agency receives from each grant/source of funding listed, including funds to be used to support the proposed program. Budget Summary for Proposed Program - This section relates ONLY to the budget of the proposed program, including funds requested from The Children's Trust, funds from other sources, and -in-kind/cash/revenue funds. The 5 months and 12 months columns are formulated. The 5 months column is formulated to pro -rate the funds being requested for 5 months (e.g., if you are requesting 100% funding to support a staff at $40,000, enter $40,000 under the annual salary and enter 100 in the percentage column, it will automatically calculate the.amount 516,666.67). Requested Funding: The amount the agency is requesting from The Children's Trust. Other Funding Sources: The amount the agency will receive or has received from other funding source(s) to support the proposed program. Be sure to label each column heading with the name of the specific funding source in the blue shaded area. Cash/revenue/in-kind contributions: These amounts are part of the overall cost of operating the proposed program. • Cash/revenue contributions are actual cash funds that come from the agency or other parties to help manage the proposed program, including: client fees, cash from another source, or third party payments (excluding Medicaid) that directly support the proposed program. ▪ In -kind contributions include items or services for which the agency does not have to pay, such as a non -monetary donations of equipment, supplies, New and Expanded Prevention Services for Children Birth to Five RFP # 2006-01 Page 35 of 62 space.. .tali time el:c. Such donations must be rece: ed from orGani7cttionr 5 ut,n r than the applicant acency, and must be used to support the pr oposec yJrOC rrrT, nc!ubrnc: equipment, supplies, other tangible resource(s), staff: v,:,i..;nteers, administrative overhead, and the use of space that would otherwise nave to be purchased from grant funds. The contribution must take pace during the proposed grant program year and must relate directly to the delivery of the proposed grant program, rather than the overall cost of the agency. In all cases; documentation In the farm of a statement from the funding agency or receipt from the contributor must be obtained -anc submitted in the Supporting Documents section of the grant application, as well as kept on file for audit purposes. Salaries: Complete this section for all staff directly involved in carrying out the proposed program, including the administrative personnel time that is directly related to administering the proposed program. If staff is involved directly with the programs -vatic and .administrative program functions, enter percentage for programmatic functions under the salary line item and enter percentage for administrative functions under the administrative/indirect cost line item. An administrative assistant to manage required data entry, program reports, and/or oocurnentation are NOT considered indirect costs. Rather, these should he included in the appropriate line item section of the budget and fully described in the budget justification. List full-time employees and part-time employees under the appropriate heading. Enter the position title, name, and salary in the blue shaded area. If the name is not available, enter TBA as the name. Trien enter the percent the Agency is requesting from The Trust to support each position, as well as the percents paid by other funding source(s) and cash/revenue/in-kind funds, if applicable. The amount column, total percent and salary amount columns will be automatically calculated. Job descriptions for each position should be attached in the Supporting Documents section. Fringe Benefits: This section represents total fringe benefit costs for staff directly involved with the proposed program. Enter the percentage rate or amount for each blue shaded line item •under fringe benefit category. The amounts for each column, totals will be automatically calculated. Categories include the following: • FICA/MICA: This rate is set by the Internal Revenue Service. The current rate of 7.65% is provided. • Workman's Compensation: Enter the Agency's rate for WorKrnan's Compensation Insurance. Note that the rate may vary per position, therefore, enter that rate to account for this variation. • Unemployment: Enter the Agency's rate for Unemployment Compensation New and Expanded Prevention Services for Children Birth to Five RFP 2006-01 Page 36 of 62 11 HEEItr, 1ns.urance: Err.er ':he monthly cost of health insurance per stuff. Note �f do not have insurance coveraae for any part of the Tat if some stagy program, this amount should account for this variation. Life Insurance: Enter the monthly cost of life insurance per staff. Note that if some staff do not have insurance coverage for any rat of the program, this amount should account for this variation, Retirement: Enter the Agency rate for retirement benefits. The rationale and calculations of the amounts must be included in the budget justification. Other Fringe: Enter any additional fringe benefits offered by the Agency for the program staff, such as short term disaaility, long term ounts must be disability, in the like. The rationale and calculations of the budget justification. Operating Expenses: This section should include all expenses associated with the proposed program that are not salary/fringe benefits. Enter the activity/program cost necessary for the provision of services in the blue shaded area for each line item. Then enter the percent the Agency is requesting to support that line item, the percent other funding source(s) will support, and the percent from cash/revenue/in-kind funds, if applicable. The amount column and total percent column will -be automatically calculated. In order to ensure programs are high quality, easily accessible, and able to meet electronic reporting requirements, the following costs will be allowable: programming materials, resources and equipment, participant transportation (with strong justification that no other appropriate forms of transportation are available), computer technology equipment, and Lead Agency administrative expenses. Travel (other than participants): Enter the cost for staff travel necessary to provide proposed services, between sites, or for training directly relevant to program services. Use the current state reimbursement rate to calculate travel costs. The Chit,dren's Trust allows up to $0.405 a mile. Travel (participants): Enter the cost associated with the direct transportation of participants. Travel can be in the form of bus pass/tokens or the lease/maintenance of buses/vans. Proper documentation in the form of receipts must be obtained and kept for audit purposes. Transportation to/from the activity/program is an allowable component. Agency must ensure the safety of youth arriving and departing, and this should be kept in mind when New and Expanded Prevention Services for Children Birth to Five RFP # 2006-01 Page 37 of 62 arranaur�•F '.': and expenses -r^ panned. H{'', trans,7n�natiC�n con,�rly. �•rl ?; : st o ;i� �' th Slat regulations The. purchase L'c hit es s i'�ti.'. allo\vable rust, Meals { oartici_ ants_jEnte the cot of meals Provided l:c participants as Hart o the proposed program. Costs of meals may be in the form -of snacks and/or full MESS If applicable, Lease/Rent: Enter the cost for all budgeted space to be used by the program and the percentage allocation for each funding source. If utilities, janitorial supplies, or any other costs are included in the lease/rent agreement, it should be stated in the budget justification. If the space in a building is allocated to more than one program, the basis and method used to distribute the cost must be reasonable and properly documented. A copy of the Lease Agreement is required at time of contract negotiation/signing. Indicate total square footage budgeted for the program and rate per square foot in the budget justification, The (under does not pay depreciation costs or "rental" costs for property the Agency owns unencumbered by a mortgage. Maintenance: Enter the cost for maintenance of the office space and around maintenance and the percentage allocation for each funding source. The budget justification should include the cost allocation planuency of the trisitnot the that of the occurrence, and the allocation space !ease/rent, a detailed justification for the variance must be provided. Electricity: Enter the cost n and the is percentage like allocation of spafor e elech fune ding source. If the cost allocatio plan detailed justification for the variance must be provided. Communications: Enter the cost of telephone expenses to include charges for Iocal and long distance lines, as well as charges for ileased ed etquipment hone and serythe installation of leased equipment. Allowable ,costsin ces (traditional or cellular) and pagers only thoseirphanercaies denofiedl as identified aram the Salaries section. Only costs for related will be allowed. Office Su lies: Enter the costhisline thesef tem suppliesshulQ�dthe include funds percentage o allocation for each funding source. equipment. Pro yarn SLspplles: Enter the cost of supplies that will be used by the program participants and the percentage allocation for each funding source. Some examples might include paint brushes, books, magazines, standardized testing, and t-shirts. This line item should not include funds to purchase equipment. Printing ire roduction: Enter the cost for printing and reproduction and the New and Expanded Prevention Services for Children Birth ;o Five RFP 2006-01 Page 38 of 62 Trfldeallocener Creech 'uriding source. ThE.e7.e must be dine.ctiv eeiciIicaul(-2 o prr.et rvice dei.vcry and eonsie-cied v-tithiei one year. Enter tf-e-2 cost to send correspondence to partieipants and ar benalf of participants to other agencies and institut,o.ns and the percentage allocation for each funding source. Non -capital Equipment (<S1 000): Non -capital expenditures are individual items purchased for less than $.1,000. List each item to be purchased with its respective cost and percentage allocation for each funding source. If the cost is aliocated to more than one program, the bass and method used to distribute the cost must be reasonable and properly documented. The budget justification should include a description of each item, tne purpose of the item, and cost per unit. Capital Eguipment >_51,000): Capital expenditures are individual items purchased for $1,000 or more with a life expectancy of more than one year. All capital equipment purchased with The Children's Trust funds remain the property of The Trust. Purchase of vehicles is not an allowable expense. If the cost is allocated to more than one program, the basis and method used to distribute the cost must be reasonable and properly documented. Inventory records must be maintained on each capital outlay item. The budget justification should include a description of each item, the purpose of the item, and cost per unit. Professional Services: These„include the services of consultants and instructors engaged by the Agency to interact directly with participants, train program staff, and/or provide program evaluation services. List each consultant and enter the cost for providing the services and the percentage allocation for each funding source. The budget justification should include a description of the services and number of days/hours to be provided over what time period, as well as the specific deliverables to be produced for the cost. A consultant agreement letter must be included in the Supporting Documents section of the grant application outlining the specific commitment of each consultant to the program. Other: This section should be used for any other costs associated with the proposed program that are not specifically covered in the other budget categories. List a general description (e.g., background screening), the cost, and the percentage allocation for each funding source. Administrative/Indirect Costs: This is a general overhead expense that does not apply to directly operating the proposed program. indirect costs cannot exceed ten percent (1.0%) of the total amount requested to be funded. Budget Justification - This worksheet should describe all details of the budget requested for each cost category and line item for the 5 months and the 12 New and Expanded Prevention Services for Children Birth to Five RFP # 2006-01 Paae 39 of 62 months columns. The position, name, amount, and percent reou.este ft,; ,taftnq will automatically transfer to this page. The budget justification !:,nCi_,ld provide a detailed narrative of rrie frequency of the activity, the cost of each occ: -ence, and the allocation. Proper justification for each line item involves providing both a narrative ;ustifying the expense AND an explanation how the proposed cost was derived. For example, for the cost of renting space, the Justification should include ar, explanation as to why is space neeaed as well as the explanation of the cost - number of square feet, cost, allocation to the program. New and Expanded Prevention Services for Chiloren Birth to Five RFP # 2006.01 Page 40 of 62 SEC riON V: ATTACHMENTS A. Appi icatt kn Forms The Application Forms (NevA, Program Cover Pace, Certification Forms, Narrative Sections, and Logic Mooel Worksheet; Expanded Program Cover Page, Certification Forms and Narrative Sections and Budoet Forms) are included in the RFP download of this document available at www.thechiidrenstr;.ast.orcy'RFPDetailsDov,,nloads.asp. New and Expanded Prevention Sery ces for Children Birth to Five RFP # 2006-01 Page 41 of 52 r3. Core Contract The Children's Trust Core Contract, is included in the RFP download of this document available at www.thechildrensttust.orglRFPDetailsDownioads.asp. The terms and conditions are not negotiable, and are subject to change prior to the execution of the contract. Submission of a proposal by an organization shall constitute acceptance of those terms and conditions. The core contract cannot be accessed until the "RFP Detail and Download" information have been completed. A core contract modified for governmental entities is available upon request. All potential applicants should ensure appropriate intern& and legal review of the terms and condition prior to a decision to submit a proposal for The Children's Trust funding. The terms of the contract may be amended to include requirements mandated by a funding source other than The Children's Trust that participates in funding the program. Failure to accept these mandatory terms shall be grounds for not awarding the contract or terminating the contract. New and Expanded Prevention Services for Children Birth to Five RFP r 2006-01 Page 42 of 62 ''.: iLa[ - awS Checklist PROPOSP.L SCREENING FOR CRITICAL ITEMS i apcsa! _.reen-ier (PRINT LEGIBLY]: Amount cif :unding requested: $ RFP Initial SCREENING CRITERIA: PASS/FAIL PASS i -FAIL Letter of intent submitted online by due date as stated ,n the `.RFP. _ •This is a Fatal Flaw Application stamped and logged in by The Children's 'rust Staff Y on or before the due date as stated in the RFP. This is a Fatal Flaw ----_---.-•~� Application is complete as to format, including submission of ____— —... original plus six (6) copies of Application Form/Supporting __Documents_._ Applicant has included the signed certification forms required by , The Children's Trust to certify the application is true and correct. This is a Fatal Flaw _______...._.4._._____ - -. __...._ __....` Applicant has submitted the most recent financial audit, or unaudited financial statements if agency total budget is less than $300,000, completed by a CPA licensed in Florida, or these are_already on`file fora current contract with The Trust. Y_,,,,, ___.-..__.... it Proposal addresses the intent of the RFP. 1 This is a Fatal Flaw :_.--•---n W_�_.. Cleared for review: YES NO Note reason for disqualification, if any: Signature: Date: Second reviewer: Date: - CEO: Date: (FOR INFORMATION ONLY —Do not submit with Grant Application) New and Expanded Prevention Services for Children Birth to Five RFP « 2006-01 Page. 43 of 62 D. C-•raposal Rating Criteria -- New Programs Review Criteria Maximum points (lncfudes Bonus) = 36 Minimum rating of 20 (or approximately 7?;'6 ) required to be recommended for funding L. Organizational Capability/ Expertise Aaequate numbers of well -qualified personnel arc collaborative partners in terms of training and experience to carry out the proposed activities Appropnate applicant organizational mission, resources and facilities to carry out activities • Applicant's demonstrated ability to successfully implement (fiscal and programmatic) grants adm;nisterea by The Trust or other funders 2. Audience, Need and Rationale Geographic reach/focus is thoroughly described and justified, with either an approach that will benefit as many as possible within Miami -Dade County, OP, aemonstrate a significant impact within a specific target pooulatsan Addresses a significant problem; if identifying a gap in the community, provides support for the severity of the need Proposal is based on sound principles and/or data (from primary sources or as cited in professional literature) that indicate the potential effectiveness or likely success of the proposal Crass -system participants are included 3. Goals/Outcomes • Describes overall goals/desired impact, and these are I consistent with the agency mission At least 2 primary outcomes are stated, reasonable, i• and include numerical targets/percentages for degree i of change when possible i. Appropriate plan for measuring success/assessing the impact of the activities in terms of the change in knowledge, skills, attitudes, behavior and/or environment to be achieved Sound and loa+cal connection between proposed • activities and achievement of desired ooals/outcomes Scoring 0=Does not meetladdress criteria Meets/addresses criteria in a minimal ' vvay r=Meets; addresses criteria in an average manner 3=Meets/addresses criteria in a very good manner 4=Meets criteria comprehensively, outstanding 0 1 2 3 © 1 2 3 4 o 1 2 3 4 New and Expanded Prevention Services for Children Birth to Five RFP # 2006-01 Page 44 of 62 Review f; rlteria f"„ay;;murn pednt.S, (includes Bonus; = I Minimum r[ot ng of 20 (or approximately ?",. 'required to be recommended for funding ' 4. Activities Clear and detailed description of each activity Activities are within the scope of potential programs activities listed on page 9 of this RFP, and in alignment with the aoais Frequency, intensity, and duration of key activities are clearly defined and adequate to achieve desired goals/outcomes Includes measurable outputs for each activity that indicate Itne number and type of participants, units, sessions, and/or products to be created when relevant Realistic sequence or timetable for program implementation 5. Strategic Alignment Consistent with The Trust's mission to improve child health, development, safety, and parent/community involvement Aligned with The Trust's Guiding Principles (e.g., to i • impact best practices, coordinate systems of care, support family involvement and cultural competence, etc.) and the priorities described within this policy • Specifically linked to other existing funding strategies, advocacy initiatives, or legislative aoenda items of The Trust j '5 16. Budget/Narrative Agency and Program Budget Form is complete and appears to be an accurate picture of the agency's current funding streams Budget Summary is complete, reasonable and appropriate for the activities to be conducted Budget ]ustification fully describes how each line item was calculated, as well as the justification/need for each expense 7. Fiscal Soundness • Organization demonstrates sound fiscal practices and financial management procedures, as assessed oy current financial audit/unaudited financial statements Points: Scoring fi=floes not meet/addr.es crtte.ria 1 =fleets/addresses criteria in a minimal way =Meets/addresses criteria in an average manner 3=Meets/addresses criteria in a very good manner d=Meets criteria comprehensively, outstanding 0 1 2 3 4 0 1 2 3 4 0 2 3 4 0 1 2 3 4 New and Expanded Prevention Services for Children Birth to Five RFP # 2006-01 Page 45 of 62 Bonus Foints Scaring Maximum Points = 8 Rated on a scale of 0 - 2 BON1: Other funds, cash, re„e ue, and in-kinc 0 2 ro ,t, provided for the project. 50-100% = 2; 1-4U` ] . nc,. BON2: Unpaid youth volunteers aces 16-24 years will be used to implement some of the activities: 0 1 2 more than 10 youth = 1-10 youth = 1; no { youth = 0 BONS: Demonstrate the ability to serve a large or particioarlt5 in a cost efficient manner. 0 1 2 More than 200 participants =2; 19-100 participantsiQy and below=0_.-------__.—..._ BON4: Aoencv is a small organization with total annual budget of less than S.300,000. 1 2 S200,000 or less = 2; $201,000 - 1 $300,000=1; ---_ — --_-- - .—�— --- Bonus Points: dotal Rating (Rating Criteria + Bonus): New and Expanded Prevention Serv$ces for Children Birth to rive PFP 7006-01 Page 46 of 62 Expanded Programs E . PropOSal Rating Criteria Ex a_..._..._._._ ._ Scaring Review Criteria Maximum points (includes bonus' 36 M!n!mum ratino of 20 or approximately 72°'0) !s required to be recommended for funding 1. Organizational Capability/ Expertise Adequate numtlers of well -qualified personnel and 1. collaborative partners in terms of training aria experience to carry ot gauhe p proposed activities ., Appropriate applicant! resources and facilities to carry out activities Applicant s demonstrated ability to successfully implement (fiscal and programmatic)r grants administered by The Trust nders 2. Expansion Audience, Need and Rationale Addresses a problem or need; if identifyingfor ain gap in the program. or community, provides support need Expansion is based on sound principles and/or data (from primary sources or as cited in professional literature) that indicate the potential effectiveness or 'I likely success of the expansion within new and, . Expanded population fits logically current funded activities Strategies for recruitment and enrollment is adequate for engagement of the new population 3. Expansion Goals/Outcomes i• Any new outcomes stated, are reasonable, and include numerical targets/percentages for degree of change when possible New goals/outcomes fits logically in currently ! 0 operating program, if applicable Appropriate plan for measuring success/assessing the impact of the activities in terms of the change in knowledge, skills, attitudes, behavior and/or 1 environment to be achieved,if applicable Sound and logical connection between proposed activities and achievement of desired goals/outcomes 0.-Does not meet/address criteria =Meets/addresses criteria in a minimal way 2=Meets/addresses criteria in an average manner 3=Meets/addresses criteria in a ve good manner ! 4=Meets criteria comprehensively outstanding 0 1 2 3 4 0 1 2 3 ry 1 2 3 4 New and Expanded Prevention Services for Children girth to Five PFP # 2006-01 Page 47 of 62 Review Criteria (includes Eofus) = -26 �r mum rating of 20 (or approxlrr;ately 7 Cicj is .required to oe recommended for funpind 4. Expansion Activities, location(s), and staffing Clear and detailed description of eacn new acttivity, if applicable Activities are within the scope of the potential program elements activities listed on page g of the RFP Frequency, intensity, and duration of new activities are clearly defined and adequate to achieve desired ooals/cutcom•es Induces measurable outputs for each activity that indicate the number and type of participants, units, sessions, and; or products to be created when relevant staffing changes/additions is adequate for proposed expansion --- __—. --..__ S.Current Performance/Utilization Program reflects the original intent of the contracted scone of services Appropriate utilization rate ( 74°/0 or above) • Timely submission of invoices Up to date reporting requirements (based on prograrn's start to December 05) 6. Budget/Narrative Agency and Program Budget Form is complete and appears to be an accurate picture of the agency's current funding streams Budget Summaryrs complete, reasonable and appropriate for the activities to be conducted Budget Justification fully describes how each line item • was calculated, as well as the justification/need for each expense ,coring p=Does not meet/address criteria = Meets/addresses criteria in a minimal way 2=Meets/addresses criteria in an average manner 3= Meets/addresses criteria in a very good manner 4=r•1eets criteria comprehensively, outstanding O 1 3 4 O 1 2 3 4 O 1 7. Fiscal Soundness i • Organization demonstrates sound fiscal practices and financial management procedures, as assessed by current financial audit/unaud ted financial statements Total Paints 3 4 0 1 2 3 4 Note: For programs requesting to expand and serve additional children only, with no changes in activities, review will be based on current matrix and current utilization and performance. New and expanded Prevention Services for Children Birth to Five Page 48 of 62 bonus F oints Maxin-,um Puirsts = 8 FON1.: Other funds, Cash, re,er::" „! d'r.-k!nd provided Of the :Jroie'ct. L iC' 1C'u - 7L,_ _ ; Lac BON2: Ur',z,a,d youth volunteers ages ':.!=.:4 years wall tM �Ised to Impiemer.; sorrne of the a:t!vlties: more than 10 vouth - 2. 1 - 10 youth -- 1; no youth = C: BON3: Demoflstrate the ability to serve a large = or participants in a cost efficient mariner. More than !00 participants =2; :9.100 participants =- ; 9.9 an❑ below= 0 RON4: Aoenc\' is a small organization with tctah annual budget of less than s300,000 $$:00,000 or less 2; $201,000 - 300,0000_1' !._. :Bonus Points: ,Total Rating (Rating Criteria + Bonus): Scoring Rated on a scale of0-2 O 1 2 O 1 2 O 1 2 1 2 New and Ex•panoed Prevention Services for Chlidren Birth to Five RFP # 2006-01 Page 49 of 62 SEC.IIo4 VI: R .SOURC S A. Best Practice ModerS New and Expanded Prevention Services for Children Birth to Five RFP # 2006-01 Page 50 of E3 ROGRAM S im-regiGie i<:., (preschool versi n-, v,rav:.Incredit:!e'rears.c rn :The incredib,e Years: Parents and Children 7raininc Series was- aesianeo as prevention!lntervention I programs for parents and teacners of children aces 3-12 years. Short term objectives are to strengthen parent and teacher competencies by training parents in positive communication and child -directed play skills, consistent and clear lirnit setting, nonviolent discipline strategies :The objectives for the chdaren are to strengthen social and academic competence, reduce behavior problems, and increase positive interactions with peers, teachers and parents. POPULATION Fix AGES ','ear`.,, ieacners is I 1.�nlersa! RISK LEVEL! IMPLEMENTATION t TRAINING COST One Time Only Initial Cost of Leader Training and Materials 1 ) S attl, Traininc: $400.00 for 3-dry and S300, for 2-day training ; $4001. x = of group leaders plus travel cost Suggestion. budcet 51100-$1500 per !leader to t,e trained in !Seattle. cr ;On -Site Training:51500. per ;day for trainer x 3-4 da'.s Program Materials: S i 500 per programs ;Ongoing !Consultation:$500. per leader for one year or for first 2 to 3 groups. Ongoing Cost for Parent • Groups(based an one g rouo of 12 parents): $5712. or $476. per parent. Ongoing Cost for Small ;Group Child Treatment Groups(18 - 22 sessions: ' average 20, based on 6 • children per group) $4550. or 15775. per child. Ongoing Costs for Child 'Dinosaur Curriculum in Schools (based on 24 children per class) $135. per ;child, Ongoing Costs for Teacher Training Classroom Management Curriculum (based on 15 teachers per workshop and classrooms with 24 children) 5510. per teacher or S2I per child. New and Expanded Prevention Services for Children Birth to Five RFP 2006-01 Page 51 of 62 t?ROGRAMS POPULATION: RISK LEVEL' IMPLEMENTATION f & AGES TRAINING COST kinking Child jlia!C!11 component of 1 Can Prl hleni Soli'cl strcngthin fawnllL'ti i'rL11' The focus of this program is do de\eVopintg a set of Interpersonal cognitive problem solving skill 'ha! relate to oven behaviors as early as preschool. B' enhancing ]CPS skills :The goal is to increase the probabiliry of preventing. later. more ! serious problems by addressing the behavioral predictors early in life. Dare To Be You WW\, eoone):t.crlostate edu'f)Tf3Y :'Pile DART To Be You program ;began in 1979 and is deli ivied to reduce poor outcomes among youth; !especially AID use, by increasing !resiliency factors and reducing risk factors in families with young children. The target population is 2-5, :year old children and their family; including parents and other extended !family who Fill care giving roles and 'sibling who have a variable number :of risk factors. • ('argots Srlcriiyl Implementation (:.osr: Children (4- car-0 c±r I Fn!‘ersal i amines !Universal and Selected:recom • Preschoolers (2-5 mends a mix of years) ; risk levels- 10°%u :love risk. 80% moderated risk. and 10°%0 I high risk Required program costs Include purchasing nnc manual per parent (Sl9 J5) Recommended for an laddrtional ov'ervlc.v of the problem solving approach !s ;companion book (S1.00'!;;nc! 3 video (540 0(11 for the !trainers. Training Costs: A minimum of one half dad of ' training is needed. though one !or two full days are preferred ;The costs per trainer averaee $1000. per day fee. iniplernentation Costs l in additional to the initial implementation iraininz, !replication sites have (suggested that a minimum of lone technical assistance Visit 'from the Dare To Be You !training staff is built into program planning. Training Costs The recommended !implementation training is 20 'hours over three days. The !charge for one trainer is iS4000. plus travel and per diem. This cost includes (material for the workshops land a video tape, and the protocol manuals for program !and evaluation replication for ;the site coordinators It also !includes a complete 8 volume • !set of materials (worth S400. ) New and Expanded Prevention Services far Children Birth to Five pane `2 of 62 RFP 4 2006-01 PROGRAMS POPULATION RISK LEVE'L' IMPLEMENTATION t3: & AGES TRAINING COST � urturt'i :. Pal entmg Protyrarn vs.-r. \, .nurturin.2F:.�re•ttinn con-; l his. is a "8' session, home based or .24 session group based program. ' Parents learn;Rout rccor_�ttizinp and understanding feelings, infant and ichild massage, nunuring parcntinil routines. alternatives to hitting. child development. and ways to build sell. - !esteem and self-concept in self and children Pare,m• `elected Total Progr;:rn .1.016.60 Children +0.18 years) MELD Parents (recently merged }vith Parents As -Teaches) parentsasteachers.ore MELD is a community -based parent ; education program that uses group - based service to deliver quality l parent education and to replace the sense of community connectiveness that is missing in families lives. 1 Parent facilitators are drawn from the local community and act as both facilitator and mentor. demonstrating I that high standards of family success can be achieved within their culture and community. 0-5 years :his price includes Manuals Resource Materials Parenting Videos Games Assessment & Evaivation Instructional Aids Certificates universal I lmpiementation Costs: ;Total implementation cots for I staffint , Incal travel. child care costs, food, iadministrative expenses, curriculum, are rtipically ' $47,000 in the first dear and $55.000. in the second year. New and Expanded Prevention Services for Children Birth to Five RFP #.2006-01 Page 53 of 62 'R.QGkAYetS Ica.,11-,4.P. car_ Children i,prcriatal • iO age f'jr ' is as ` eache!s i F''i f} is an internati.anal early childhood parent . education and loran.. support pro rare serving families throughout pregnancy until their child enters Linderuanen. ape 5 the :program is designed to enhance child development and school • :achievement through parent education accessible to all famtlics i It is a universal access model IMPLEMENTATION Ric POPULATION ;RISK LEVEL' TRAINING COST & AGES .-.._ . .._.._._ ... ., . Lnnersal Implementation Costs: In orde:. to implement :: Parents as Teacher.; pro,,,,atl•''. there must he an estanlished fundira and a super\isor ti ;tli at least one parent edu:;ator 1 Each parent educatur must attend the complete institute. ,pass the da0. assessments. land submit an appro\ed implementation elan Total ;:osts for programs including facility charges, program imaterials and annual recertification fees = S ` per ;parent educator. 'Training Costs: Costs to attend the Born ILA Learn institute runs iron '$.175 to SG25 per participant idepending on location of the !training. The curriculum costs $275. and belongs to the program New and Expanded Prevention Services for Children Birth to Five page of 62 RFP # 2006-01 ROGRAMS POPULATION & AGES .'ntirig ,A Pleasure ,,'k% S,treii rini riiil(.11aitiilICS ,'rn p _atns 999'; N1PAP him :make Parentine a Pleasure (MPAP) its a universal group -based parenting education acid support program for parents with children 0-6 years of age. It was created in 1983 as a grassroots prevention program to :address the stress, isolation, and lack', of adequate parenting information so many parents experience. The program is grounded in hest practice ;principles of the Family Resource iCoalition of America, adult learning ':,principles, and the findings of !research. I1 remains an approach that 1. is particularly attractive to parents !because of its down to earth quality ! Parents li idren N. cars i RISK LEVEL IMPLEMENTATION FL TRAINING COST 1 riner,ai The '\1ake Parenting ; Pleasure curriculum is sold ,, -a complete set that includes !3 I facilitator written modules on content areas, a guide fclr 1 facilitators, a general appendix !booklets, certificates for !parents, and ten short videos ;that are integrated into the !topic areas The complete set .of materials can be shared _. among a number of staff or programs and used for many nears. The cost is $895, per set. with a reduced rate for multiple ,purchases New and Expanded Prevention Services for Children Birth to Five REP « 2006-01 Page 55 of 62 1“.."rGRAMS• 1_ ll;ti; 1. n t r Purci•I :1 r �cIicol Youn«Srcrs i 1II1 I 1 , POPULATION RISK LEVEL; IMPLEMENTATION & & AGES TRAINING COST h 1eflic l'lll'' ersdi • !'rt°:,chuolers nears ! ;t. primar\ (.orti of 1-11PFY i is Aire\Got a.:JCiCSi iii der acill+ erneni of ciliid; call when the) enter s,:h,.:}! Kl' increasing the de'eree and \drier of literacy cxperien:es in the home workinsit a ith parents one on one in their hordes or in parent ercup ..n)cetings on a regular basis, they. are . empowered as educators and ;advocates for their hildren. HIPPY helps parents provide school - !readiness skills to their children It •also enhances parent -child • interaction, improves parenting skills, brings literacy into the home. reaches hard to reach families. Promotes dialogue about the zducation c]t \•oung children v. ithm ;the comrnuntr . • t_Irvani•laticils and ar-lenctes inierestcd in stanlng a HIPPY Progam in their community :must complete and submit an application to 1-i.1PP"r USA it Ne\\ York. A one week intensive training setisICln 1S ,conducted twice each yeas Proerarns must pay a T850 ;requisition Fee that includes all training materials, transportation to the training site, and some meals !More specific information on license and affiliation as as protrram development, training and technical !assistance may be obtained by requesting a HIPPY start up i rnanual from: I HIPPY USA. 220 East 2 ;rd !St Suite 300 New York. NY 10010 New and Expanced Prevention 'Ser:ices'for Children Birth to rive RFP # 2006-01 Page 56 of 62 tOGIRAk'iS iti'h'. tft life, ,inerl.t: i rr• Children 11.1.1'e'na4ul a' f,lm <iia r,rr, The i-lealth\ 1:arniiics is 3 ' olunt?r: hone visitation preigram designee; li, pronTiote healtnY families and healthy children through a vari:a\• of services inciudino child ;development. access to health care and parent education. The program serves families identified as at risk, with children 0•5 \rears. ProtTrarn Lc�ais include prevention of negative birth out::ome:s (low birth weight, li substance abuse. criminal activity. child abuse and neulect), increased parenting skills. healthy pregnancy practice. and the use of social S\'srems. • POPULATION RISK LEVEL IMPLEMENTATION PLETR.INIh�G COST St.zR• • AGES � _ice,, ri A minimr;m cf four (la\ s training is net'ssar; to star a program and afsiitatc I iiealthy Families America Each Core Training class has a ; maximum of 15 participants Ter trainer The trainin`, c(! t per trainer is a S2000 fee as u ell as travel costs (hotel. airfare. per diem. and time ) -l-he trainer provides followup i telephone consultation and technical assistance to ensure a clear understandin�v, of the I program. Costs for materials are negotiated as needs of the • class are determined New and Expanded Prevention Services for Children Birth to Five RFP r 2006.01 Page 57 of 62 OGRAMS . . i„ . ,ntcritctiL'til l-hcran.• _see herl't i t 1.1 ('re_,cht?a4er , s --- iLA i ION' RISK LEVEL; IMPLEMENTATION Parent Child interaction Therapy tlICI 1 1 i; an enwirically-supposed treatment for conduct -disordered young children that places emphasis on impro ing, the quality of the i parent child relationship and changing parent c.htld interaction patterns, In PCI'l.- parents are taught speci[tc skills to establish nurturing and secure relationship • v th their child while increasing • their child's pro social behavior and ;decreasing negative behavior. This treatment focuses on two basic interactions: Child Directed interaction (CDI) is similar to play therapy in that parents engage their child in a play situation with the coal! of strengthening the parent child l relationship'. Parent Directed !Interaction (PDI) resembles clinical i behavior therapy in that parents learn to use specific behaaicir management techniques as they play with their child. -._.__..._...--- --- p d?1P'l AGES TRAINING COST areni ..._ 1'LieL} iind audio material.,tlwt 1�, ;can he used for cunduJiii= I'C l h are now 3%aiiilb .! Ircin-i 5S1_ Industries. (0t) 6-1 Blew and Expended Prevention Services for Ch.,ldren Birth to Five RFP # 2006-01 Page 58 of 62 ,_.2ar•Ch• Institute Early Childhood Developmental Asset oEARCH INSTITUTE PROTOTYPE EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENTAL ASSETS FRAMEWORK: External Categories and Assets SUPPORTS Primary caregivers, at least one of whom is a member of the child's immediate family. consistently and predictably provide high levels of love, Family Support physical care.- attention and nurturing in a way responsive to the child's individuality. .t Primary caregivers in communicate sanlanguage andystypopenly app opr atepocchildrrer�'s age. Positive Family expressing themselves9 Communication developmental level, and individuality. With the support of their family, children experience interactions and Other Adult relationships with non -familial adults, interactionsIud arecaregivers, characterized zed older y Relationships people, and community figu and caring. investment, enrichment, consistency, Young children know neighbors that extend both the child's network of Caring Neighbors relationships and sense of safety and protection. Caring Alternative Alternative caregivers and teachers, whether within or outside of the home, Care and School are nurturing and accepting, and provide stability and security. Climate derstanding approach 10 young children. Parents Parent Involvement Parents, teachers, and caregivers communicate with each other in order to in Early Care & attain a consistent and Education play various roles in the child care and educational setting. Empowerment Community Communities are responsive to issues relevant to the wellbeing Cherishes and of young children, offering an array of activities ab dhequality Values Young resources, including those that promotephysical Children appropriate to their developmental characteristics and needs. Communities show their caring and investment in young Young Children children's futures through Q o mu it functionm as iat ing"child and rbearing Receive and Are providing families what they ing Seen as Resources system"Lto financial alternativeubs dyregivers and child care programs a p New and Expanded Prevention Services for Children Birth to Five urn r 7nnFi-rlt Fade 59 of 62 Young ; .tdren are Y'ounn .dire, are prnvided c,pportunii IEc } j Goer ;,•SIStanCe r hIr s kolake a and help with simple chores that tang ptea`•ure and order to sell•-. .ion their environment, and enable them to leel valued Aduits, inducting pafents, caregivers, and neighbors are able ,o reassure young cnildrerotharetheir Trey and 4ralmmunity are a our�g Children Feel heal' pearl'... aria that th y protected. and Are Sate provide pnysicai safety, opportunity for physical development. and access to adequate health care. Bound.ariLs & Expectations Family Boundaries Alternative Care or Out -of- Home Boundaries Neighborhood Boundaries The family makes reasonable, developmentally. appropriate guidelines for acceptable behavior by young children in ways that are understandable and attainable by young children. Alternative care and early education programs used preositive ways of implicitly and explicitly teaching you ng cn acceptable behavior; they avoid inappropriate and punitive methods that confuse, sharne and isolate. Neighbors encourage positive and acceptable behavior in young children in a suppo111Ve, nonthreatening way. Adults serve as role modelseance of others and engagemenby showing the same kind of. t regulation, empathy, P with !earning that they would expect and value in young children. • Young children`s peers oiler inclusion and acceptance, eptance• opportunity for having fun inconstru ti ekpilla_ and opportuni ty for developing and practicing p Adults expect young children to behave appropriately, undertake challenging tasks with their assistance, and to do Positive Expectations well at ann ouractivity ment; and child's negative laty beling if the child by giving encouragement; does not succeed. Adult Role Models Positive Peer Relationships Play and Creative Activities Constructive Use of Time Young children have daily opportunities to play with a variety of developmentally appropriate materials both structured ityand unstructured, that allow self-expression. physical interaction with others. elate, out of Young children are exposed to developmentally appropriate, Out of Home home programs staffed with t o apeterls.ntldre adults thatapeo fer a varlet)takenofc and Community well maintained, suitable ma Programs community settings such as parks, museums. and theatres that offer 9 stimulating experiences. New and Expanded Prevention Services for Children Birth to Five nnn-_n1 Page 60 of 62 t,eli lei' +':S Time at Home PROTOTYPE EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENTAL ASSETS FRAMEWORK: internal Categories and Assets Commitment to Learrnng age at�;<` ronrlat spiritual activities that - r.n `.'llid 'f'r; participate in c es i] �. delleiS ^n as the of { itrl in � F„ r r;, i �ilill�,`s, faltr� �,nr, ,, 5u�<< h role rt1l.."1 n Culldtng teetings of secunTv, ontimiSm. and caring for others: and trig l address their own emerging Interest In reiigious issues. Young children spend a maior portion of their time at home wnere they recesve individual attention from primary caregivers; participate in family activities, way with a variety' of materials. interact with non- lamily visitors of all ages. and view TV Motivation to Mastery Active Participation in Learning Experiences Bonding to Alternative Care Programs Home --School Connection Early Literacy Caring Young children respond to novelty and new experiences with interest, curiosity and energy reflective pleasurable ofpehi physical wellbeing, leading to successful and Young children are engaged and invested in developmentally appropriate materials and experiences. Young children feel positive about their ongoing atendance in and out -of -home care and educational progran-is, and atter an initial period of adjustment, attend willingly. Young children experience security, connection and consistency between home and school or other out -of -home program as a result of mutual concern by adults al each site, and through sharing information about concerns, interests, and activities. Young children increasingly show interest in print material and representational symbols (pictures, letters, numbers) as a result of being involendlia��n�eingerich exposed toipnrnan'iater aiY.being read to ireq y Equality and Social Justice Integrity Positive Values Young children begin showing empathy, understanding and awareness of others' feelings, and make comforting and accepting gestures to peers and others in distress. who are at a Young children show concern for are excluded from disadvantage or whoactivities because they are different. Young children express their world views in various ways, which include asking questions, making comments, and enacting piay episodes. They are also increasingly able to stand up for their own sense of justice. New and Expanded Prevention Services for Children Etrth to Five RFP # 2006-01 Page 61 of 62 Honesty Responsibility 'r oung childrencur-re io uncier:�tand the -ro soc�ai value of r• rr riorteStV ano ale truthlul to the extent their Construction Oi aril perception al reality permits Young children can carry out or logow through on simple tasks that help or benefit others. Social Competencies Young children have °frienaship skills'. They can play harmaniously with their peers through cooperation, give and take interpersonal Skills of ideas, increasing ability to share. and by shovving interest in ills and awareness of the leelings al others. Young children increasingly can identity the emotions they are feeling, are able to randlcantfocus their heon ns in (when needed on lictual and stressful situations, a matter at hand. Young children can intentionally plan for the immediate future, Planning & make a choice among several options, and attempt to solve Problem Solving problems or surmount frustrations. children show positive and accepting attitudes toward Cultural Young chysicall culturally or ethnically different Awareness & people who are racially, p y� Sensitivity from themselves. Young children have an increasingly accurate sense of danger appropriate to their expanding sense of lf and adults enviaO nmentad re5 stl Resistance Skills knowledge, seek protective help trom trusted pressure trom peers to participate in unacceptable behavior. Young children are iabeig9 helped 10 see the othemediate r harmonious responses to conflictsby Conflict Resolution perspective and learning how to compromise in a mutually respectful way . Self -Regulation Positive Identity Young children have a sense of and being therie s 10 make something Personal Power happen that matters to Young children have a growing sense that they are valued and that Esteem Po Self- g �.teem their presence and activities gain positive responses from others. Positive View of Young children feel a sense of optimism -that lifeiti ns et citing and Personal Future enjoyable, and that they have apositive pl cemilestones that will Young children look forward 10 app a p upcoming birthdays, Sense of Purpose energize olidaYs and nderga4rtenreir andQchoth such ol entrance. s p g holidays, For more information of the developmental assets visit: www,search-institute.org New and Expanded Prevention Services for Children Birth to Five RFP It 2006-01 Page 62 of 62