Provider Watch - March 29, 2009 - Caring Community System of Care Request for Proposal

STATE OF GEORGIA

GOVERNOR'S OFFICE FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

 

Governor's Office for Children and Families Releases Caring Community System of Care Request For Proposals 

For Immediate Release
Monday, March 23, 2009
 
                                                                              
ATLANTA- The Governor's Office for Children and Families announced today that the 2009 Caring Communities System of Care funding opportunity is now available through a competitive open Request For Proposals at www.children.ga.gov.  The Governor's Office for Children and Families is committed to building systems of care for Georgia communities by funding providers, agencies and organizations that operate under these core values and principles and are willing to continue expansion of the system of care model for youth and families at the local level.  Eligible communities will be able to apply for awards up to $325,000 per year for a possible three years of funding.  Please consult the online RFP for more information and requirements.
 
Communities interested in submitting a RFP are highly encouraged to attend one of the following trainings held by GOCF.  These trainings are free, however, registration is required on our web site.

April 1, 2009
UGA Tifton Campus Conference Center
15 RDC Road, Tifton, GA 31794


April 2, 2009
Clayton County Performing Arts Center
2530 Mt. Zion Parkway, Jonesboro, GA 30236


The Governor's Office for Children and Families (GOCF) seeks to enhance coordination and communication among providers and stakeholders of services to families. Through a community-based system of care, GOCF offers grants for prevention and intervention activities for children, youth and families to ensure they are educated, healthy, safe and growing. GOCF is working to build capacity in communities to enable sustainability of such activities and services. Interagency coordination assistance in establishing statewide goals and standards is also a cornerstone of GOCF's community development work.

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