RFP #2025-26-02 Mental Health Consultant Services for Early Head Start & Head Start
Federal opportunity from 58010010 - Head Start | 58010 - Head Start • Eastern Oregon University. Place of performance: OR. Response deadline: Oct 15, 2025.
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RFP #2025-26-02 Mental Health Consultant Services for Early Head Start & Head Start
Eastern Oregon University Head Start (EOUHS) is issuing this Request for Proposals (RFP) to contract with a licensed Mental Health Consultant to support our Early Head Start and Head Start programs during the 2025-2026 school year.
Request for Proposals: Mental Health Consultant: Eastern Oregon University Head Start (EOUHS) invites proposals from licensed Mental Health Consultants to support our Early Head Start and Head Start programs during the 2025-2026 school year. The selected consultant will provide program-wide mental health consultation, staff training, family engagement support, and consultation on children's individual needs in alignment with the Head Start Program Performance Standards (HSPPS).
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The Oregon Head Start (EOUHS) is seeking proposals for a licensed Mental Health Consultant to provide critical support to their Early Head Start and Head Start programs during the 2025-2026 school year. The consultant will focus on program-wide mental health consultation, staff training, and family engagement, ensuring alignment with Head Start Program Performance Standards. Proposals are due by October 15, 2025, making this a timely opportunity for qualified mental health professionals.
EOUHS aims to contract with a licensed Mental Health Consultant to enhance mental health support within their Early Head Start and Head Start programs, facilitating staff training and engaging families effectively.
- Licensed Mental Health Consultants
- Organizations with experience in Early Head Start and Head Start programs
- Bidders with a proven track record in staff training and family engagement
- Provide program-wide mental health consultation
- Conduct staff training sessions
- Support family engagement initiatives
- Consult on individual children's needs
- Proposal detailing qualifications and relevant experience
- Approach to meeting the HSPPS
- Examples of past performance with similar programs
- Budget and pricing strategy
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- Must meet Head Start Program Performance Standards (HSPPS)
- Require licensure verification for mental health consultants
- Consider competitive pricing in line with consultant market rates
- Include pricing tiers for extended engagements if needed
- Potential to partner with local agencies experienced in family engagement
- Consider teaming with training organizations specializing in early childhood mental health
- Competition may be high due to small pool of qualified consultants
- Tight timeline for preparation of proposals given the response deadline
- What specific areas of mental health consultation are prioritized by EOUHS?
- What level of engagement with families is expected?
- Are there existing materials or frameworks that should be adhered to?
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- Specific budget range for the consultancy services
- Particular licensure requirements or restrictions
- Details on previous mental health engagements if applicable
- Number of children served in the programs
- Expectations for consultant's involvement frequency
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