Department of Human Services
Federal opportunity from Maryland Department of Human Services. Place of performance: MD.
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Description
FOSTER YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM CARLN/SERV/20-026-S
AGENCY CONTROL NUMBER:
CARLN/SERV/20-026-S
Issue Date:
April 10th, 2020
Pre-Proposal Conference:
Via telephone Conference at the number provided:
May 5th, 2020 @ 10:00 am
1 513 839-2875
Pin #215 177 132
Proposal Due Date:
May 27th, 2020 – Local Time by 1:00 pm.via email
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The Maryland Department of Human Services is seeking proposals for the Foster Youth Employment Program (CARLN/SERV/20-026-S), with a proposal due date set for May 27, 2020, at 1:00 PM local time. A pre-proposal conference is scheduled for May 5, 2020, at 10:00 AM, where bidders can clarify requirements and objectives. This program aims to support employment opportunities for foster youth, a critical initiative given the specific date and agency focus.
The buyer aims to establish a program that provides employment opportunities for foster youth, helping them develop skills and gain practical job experience.
- Organizations experienced in youth employment programs.
- Nonprofits focused on foster care services and workforce development.
- Companies with proven track records in training and job placement services for at-risk youth.
- Prepare proposal documents as per the requirements defined in the solicitation.
- Attend the pre-proposal conference to gather insights and ask clarifying questions.
- Develop a detailed project plan concerning the recruitment and training of foster youth for employment positions.
- Outline a strategy for monitoring and evaluating the program's effectiveness.
- Completed proposal letter.
- Detailed budget proposal.
- Staff qualifications and experience relevant to youth employment programs.
- Proposed project timeline and milestones.
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- Ensure compliance with all local and state regulations regarding youth employment.
- Follow any specific guidelines provided during the pre-proposal conference.
- Develop competitive pricing based on expected program costs and funding opportunities.
- Consider pricing models that allow flexibility in managing the employment program.
- Consider partnering with local businesses for job placements.
- Engage with other NGOs that have experience in working with foster youth.
- Look for educational institutions that may provide training and development resources.
- Changes in funding availability for youth programs could impact sustainability.
- Potential challenges in meeting the needs of diverse foster youth backgrounds.
- Risks related to compliance with labor laws and child welfare regulations.
- What specific outcomes does the agency expect from the foster youth employment program?
- How will success be evaluated and reported to the agency?
- What are the agency’s priorities regarding the types of jobs available for foster youth?
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- No specific budget information provided.
- No details on performance metrics for evaluation.
- No explicit qualifications requested for bidders.
- Absence of specific performance measure goals.
- No established communication guidelines post-proposal submission.
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