270828 Massachusetts Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting (MA MIECHV) Initiative

The Massachusetts Bureau of Family Health and Nutrition (BFHN0) is soliciting proposals for the Massachusetts Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting (MA MIECHV) Initiative via RFP #BD-26-1031-BFHN0-BFH03-124310. The primary purpose of this initiative is to support and enhance home visiting services for families with pregnant women, infants, and young children in Massachusetts communities. The scope of this RFP encompasses the provision of evidence-based or promising approach home visiting programs that address critical needs such as maternal and child health, early childhood development, school readiness, and family well-being. The initiative seeks to improve outcomes for families in targeted communities by offering comprehensive support and resources through home-based interventions. Key requirements include: * **Program Implementation:** Proposers must demonstrate the capacity to implement and sustain high-quality home visiting programs that adhere to evidence-based models or promising approaches. * **Target Population:** Proposals should clearly identify the target population to be served and strategies for effective outreach and recruitment. Community profiles are provided within the solicitation documents. * **Data Collection and Reporting:** Successful applicants will be required to collect and report data on program activities and outcomes, contributing to the evaluation of the MA MIECHV Initiative. * **Collaboration:** Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to collaboration with other community-based organizations and stakeholders to ensure a coordinated and comprehensive system of support for families. * **Provider Qualifications:** Prospective providers must meet specific qualification requirements. * **Application Requirements:** Adherence to the detailed application instructions and submission of all required documentation as outlined in the provided documents, especially "RFR 270828_Application~2.docx" and evaluation criteria.