About this archived opportunity

The California Department of Social Services’ (CDSS) Office of Child Abuse Prevention (OCAP) is pleased to announce the release of a Request for Applications (RFA) opportunity to fund a Parent Leadership Program. The OCAP is seeking applicants with the capacity and ability to create meaningful systemic change through the training and development of parent leaders. The goal of this funding is to build a statewide team of parent leaders, including those previously involved in the child welfare system, to actively participate in program planning, development of policies and procedures, evaluation of systems, etc., at both the state and local levels. The desired outcomes of this grant include effective engagement of parents, and to elevate parent involvement in the policy decision-making process. Approximately $215,000 per year of federal funding will be available for the Parent Leadership with a grant period beginning July 1, 2022 and ending June 30, 2025. The funding amount is provisional and contingent upon OCAP receipt of federal grant awards. The OCAP reserves the right to terminate this agreement following a progress evaluation at the conclusion of the first year of funding (June 30, 2023).