When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due November 4, 2026. Questions must be submitted by October 21, 2026.

What is the budget for this RFP?

The published budget is $125,000.

It was issued by Oswego County. The work is located in Oswego, New York, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Child welfare or foster care services provider. Demonstrated expertise in adoption transition and permanency support. Trauma-informed care experience and qualified casework professionals. Capacity to conduct recurring community-based, face-to-face visits. Experience documenting services in state child welfare information systems.

Adoption Transition and Foster Care Support Services (Due November 4, 2026)

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Healthcare Services, Wellness & Biotech

Oswego, New York, United StatesPosted: October 2, 2026Deadline: November 4, 2026

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SUMMARY

A government authority in Oswego seeks trauma-informed adoption transition and foster care support services for children transitioning into permanent adoptive homes. The one-year engagement includes dedicated casework, monthly face-to-face visits, adoption education, and required documentation.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must be an authorized child welfare agency
Must maintain full, active licensing and certification in good standing with the New York State Office of Children and Family Services
Must have a minimum of three years of successful experience delivering municipal or state-level contract services in child welfare, adoption transitions, or specialized foster care case management
Must have a proven alignment with all federal and New York State child welfare standards, specifically including 18 NYCRR Parts 404 and 421
Staff must be cleared through the State Central Registry prior to being permitted to work
Must possess a New York State driver's license in good standing and a New York State inspected motor vehicle
Must be trauma-informed and knowledgeable about Reactive Attachment Disorder
Must provide a certificate of insurance meeting specified requirements
Must be able to provide a Letter of Commitment within ten business days of acceptance

BUDGET

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$125,000

CONTRACT DURATION

12 months

TIMELINE

Release of RFP: October 1st, 2026

Deadline for Questions: October 21st, 2026

Deadline for Submissions: November 4th, 2026

Award by County Legislature (estimated): December 10th, 2026

Contract Start: December 11th, 2026

QUESTION DEADLINE

October 21, 2026

CONTACTS

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Issuing Agency

Oswego County

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DESCRIPTION

The government authority in Oswego, New York, seeks a contractor to provide comprehensive adoption transition and foster care support services. The services are intended to empower and educate foster children and support their safe transition into permanent adoptive homes.

The contractor will assign a dedicated casework professional to conduct at least two face-to-face community visits per month for each child, provide specialized, age-appropriate adoption education, and document all interactions directly in the state connections system. Services must be delivered using a trauma-informed approach. The contract period will be one year, and questions must be submitted by October 21, 2026.

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When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due November 4, 2026. Questions must be submitted by October 21, 2026.
What is the budget for this RFP?: The published budget is $125,000.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by Oswego County. The work is located in Oswego, New York, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Child welfare or foster care services provider
Demonstrated expertise in adoption transition and permanency support
Trauma-informed care experience and qualified casework professionals
Capacity to conduct recurring community-based, face-to-face visits
Experience documenting services in state child welfare information systems

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