Family Engagement and Outreach

The Houston-Galveston Area Council of Governments is seeking a qualified contractor to provide family engagement and outreach services to support the Workforce Solutions system. The selected contractor will work closely with the Gulf Coast Workforce Board staff, families, and other community entities to engage families in promoting learning and development in the home setting. The scope of work includes tasks such as assessing family needs, providing consumer education and support, and facilitating training events and activities to support families. The contractor will be required to submit monthly executive summaries and a final report. The contract will be for a period of one year, with the possibility of renewal for up to three additional years. Some key aspects of the job include: • Assessing family needs and providing support to families • Collaborating with community-based locations to provide services • Developing a family resource depository to provide access to available resources • Facilitating training events and activities to support families • Providing consumer education and support to help families identify quality childcare options • Creating a monthly newsletter to highlight upcoming community events and services