On September 22nd, the New York City Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) released a Request for Proposals (RFP) to expand the Family Enrichment Center (FEC) model, a family-centered, place-based primary prevention approach available to all members in the community that aims to strengthen family protective factors, increase child and family wellbeing, and promote stability. FEC activities and events are available to everyone, regardless of current or past child welfare involvement.
ACS will award a total of $15.75 million over three years to nine organizations located in priority districts across the five boroughs as outlined in the RFP. Contracts will start on June 1, 2022, with the option to renew for two additional three-year contracts. Eligible applicants should have at least five years of relevant experience in the community district where they are applying to establish and manage an FEC. Current FEC providers are not eligible as primary applicants; however, they may develop a strategic partnership with a new applicant and implement a subcontract for organizational management assistance.
The RFP is available in the PASSPort portal here. Applications are due on November 17th. Questions may be sent to FEC-RFP@acs.nyc.gov through November 10th.