Developmental Parent-Child Playgroups for Children with Exceptional Needs

First 5 Sacramento is seeking interested partners to provide developmental parent-child playgroups for children ages 0 to 5 with exceptional needs utilizing the evidence-based Pivotal Response Treatment protocol (PRT). Contract period will run from July 1, 2027 through June 30, 2030. $240,000 for all three years is available for this contract.

Background

These playgroups were originally funded in 2024 in response to feedback from Sacramento County parents in focus groups about what First 5 Sac should support in the coming strategic plan. They have successfully been offered by UC Davis MIND Institute since fall of 2024.

Project Details

• Reference ID: 2026-DOI-0068
• Department: First 5 Sacramento
• Department Head: Julie Gallelo (Director)

Evaluation Criteria

• Overview of What First 5 Sacramento Is Looking For —

  First 5 is looking for a contractor who could deliver developmental playgroups at least twice a week for one hour in Sacramento County; playgroups must utilize the Pivotal Response Treatment protocol (PRT) and take place at least 32 weeks per year for each of the three years of the contract. Contractor will be required to recruit families primarily from ZIP codes within Sacramento County with greater than 25% child poverty rates. Playgroups may be hosted in community settings such as family resource centers, libraries, etc., and/or at contractor's location. Ideally, groups will serve 8 children per session. Accessibility for families who speak a language other than English must be accommodated.

Submission Requirements

• Please provide the name of the applicant agency / organization / or individual: (required)
• Please provide the name and title of the contact person (required)
• Please provide the email address of the contact person (required)
• Please provide the phone number of the contact person (required)
• Confirm here that the organization / individual listed above intends to apply for the grant to provide Developmental Parent-Child Playgroups for Children with Exceptional Needs and would be able to provide the services as described. (required)
• Please tell us about your qualifications to provide these services (required)
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