PCIT Training Contractor Information Session Bill Gould, Program Officer Jennifer Eckhart, Contract Compliance Manager April 18, :30pm-5:00pm

Overview of Information Session Welcome Background Project Description Eligibility Requirements Proposal Submittal Process Online Application Selection Process and Review Criteria Key Dates Q & A 2

First 5 LA PCIT Project Background In February, 2011, First 5 LA approved a 20 million allocation to develop Parent Child Interactive Therapy projects throughout Los Angeles County over a five year time period. This allocation was approved to support the organizational goal of Children are Safe from Abuse & Neglect as identified in the FY Strategic Plan. The Parent Child Interaction Therapy Project (PCIT) is designed to expand access to clinical support for children with serious behavior problems and their parents. Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) is an evidenced-based therapy that has been successfully used to help young children ages two to seven years old with serious behavior problems like aggressiveness, defiance, temper tantrums and oppositional behavior. This RFQ is solely for the implementation of the training component 3

4 Task 1: Review Background Data on the Availability of PCIT Therapy in LA County Task 2: Coordinate with First 5 LA and LACDMH Task 3: Develop a Phase I Training Plan and Curriculum Task 4: Execute Phase I Training Plan Task 5: Develop Phase II Training Plan Task 6: Execute Phase II Training Plan Task 7: Provide quarterly implementation reports Task 8: Prepare an evaluation report annually Project Description: Tasks of Project

5 Incorporate an evaluation plan to measure how the impact and effectiveness of training program Additional Project Requirements

Eligibility Requirements Proposals will be considered from applicants that are not-for-profit and/or public or private organizations Applicants must have the qualifications, experience, and ability to successfully carry out the PCIT project. The ideal applicant(s) will be familiar with and have extensive experience in training mental health professionals, specifically in PCIT therapy. Experience in Los Angeles County and California is preferable, but not mandatory. 6

Contract Period Training Contractor contract will not exceed $3 million over 5 years The award can be used to cover costs associated with training existing PCIT providers : –Direct personnel costs and any other subcontracts needed for the implementation of this project –Indirect administrative costs, which are not allowed to exceed 10% of personnel costs 7

Proposal Submittal Process Online Application Proposal Narrative (20 pages maximum) Budget & Budget Narrative (12 month period) Required Attachments & Checklist 8

9 Online Application Step 1: Register online using link from webpage at: Step 2: Complete online form Step 3: Upload proposal documents (see Application Checklist) Also submit hard-copies (signed in blue ink) of Application Checklist, Signature Authorization Form, and Agency Involvement in Litigation Form

10 Selection Process and Review Criteria Review for completeness (see Application Checklist) External Review Process (3 external reviewers) Project Budget Review Financial Review Funding Announcement (week of June 1 st ) Feedback Process

11 Key Dates Last day to submit Questions April 18, 2012 Responses to FAQs Posted April 25, 2012 Application Due Date May 4, 2012 by 5:00pm Review of Applications May 7-17, 2012 Award Announcement Week of June 1 st

Questions & Answers 12

13 Contact Information Bill Gould, Program Officer (213)