Child Abuse and Neglect First-Time Funding Grant Program Request For Proposal Webinar

1. Child Abuse and Neglect • First-Time Funding • Grant Program • Request For Proposal Webinar

2. Governor’s Office for Children and Families Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Grant Program - First Time Funding Request for Proposal (RFP) Webinar Training Welcome! We will begin at 9:00 a.m. • Please enable your speakers for audio. • Please mute your telephone to minimize background noise • We suggest you close other windows during the webinar. • To ask a question during the session, use the chat tool to send a message to the moderator/facilitator. • PowerPoint and Frequently Asked Questions will be posted by 7/19/13 Thanks! • While You Are Waiting…

3. Governor’s Office for Children and Families (GOCF) • The mission of GOCF is to reach, support, and empower communities to serve Georgia’s children and families. • Introduction of Staff • Let’s Get Started

4. Strengthening parenting competencies and promoting of strong parent/caregiver child attachment and interaction. • Increasing knowledge of parenting and child development that help parents and caregivers develop a realistic understanding of their child's capabilities and behaviors, and implement strategies for effective parenting that builds strong healthy relationships. • Providing access to resources that connect parents and caregivers with services and information to meet their specific needs. • Strengthening families by increasing protective factors in children and parents and reducing risk factors. • Overall Goals for the Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Grant Program Request for Proposal

5. This Request for Proposal is specifically designed for programs that provide parent education, support and parent training for families with elementary school and middle school aged children. • GOCF is seeking proposals using one of two Effective Evidence-Based program models, according to the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP), listed below: • The Incredible Years • Triple P • Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Grant Program

6. Comprehensive set of group-based curricula for children 2-12 years old and their parents and teachers. • Promotion of Social Competence and Healthy Development • For more information, please visit the Incredible Years website: • http://www.incredibleyears.com • Contact: Lisa St. George- 206-285-7565 • The Incredible Years

7. Triple P is a multi-level system of parenting and family support. • Programs may choose to implement any of the five levels: • Level 1 is a public awareness strategy, providing information about parenting through a coordinated media campaign • Level 2 is a brief health care intervention program anticipatory developmental guidance to parents of children with mild behavior difficulties through the use of print material and multimedia. • Level 3is a mild direct intervention for parents of children with mild to moderate behavior difficulties and includes skill training. • Level 4 is an intensive, group parenting program for parents of children with more severe behavior difficulties • Level 5 is an intensive individual family intervention program with families where parenting difficulties are complicated and other risk factors are present. • Triple P

8. For more information, please visit the Triple P- Positive Parenting Website: http://www.triplep-america.com/ • Webinar: 9:30am-11am on Monday, July 22. Please join my meeting at: https://global.gotomeeting.com/meeting/join/270372901 2. Use your microphone and speakers (VoIP) - a headset is recommended. Or, call in using your telephone: United States: +1 (213) 493-0622 Access Code: 270-372-901Audio PIN: Shown after joining the meeting Meeting ID:270-372-901 • Triple P

9. Applicants must: • Be a public government entity or 501(c)(3) non-profit • Serve as the fiscal agent for the grant and the point of contact to GOCF • Be able to submit timely and accurate program and financial reports • Be responsible, liable, and oversee financial, program and post-award reporting requirements. • Award Eligibility

10. Deadline for Proposal Submission: Proposal cannot be hand delivered and must be mailed via postmark by August 12, 2013 Governor’s Office for Children and Families Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Program 7 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Suite 351 Atlanta, Georgia 30334 • Grant Award Period: 15 months, October 1, 2013-December 30, 2014 • All service delivery activities (new, enhanced or expanded services) must begin within 90 days of the start date of grant award. • Proposal Submission

11. Each Applicant is eligible to apply for a maximum of $115,000 • 3 month planning period: Not to exceed $15,000 • 12 month operating budget for administration and direct service activities: Not to exceed $100,000 • Grant Award Period: October 1, 2013-December 30, 2014. • Grant Award Amounts

12. A continuation proposal is required annually and is funded for one-year periods with a possibility of renewal each year for a total of three years, unless otherwise noted in subsequent continuation Request for Proposals. • The granting of funds in one year is not a commitment to continue assistance in the future and does not guarantee future funding. The annual submission allows a program to modify objectives or activities as well as the completion of outcome measures. • Continuation Funding

13. It is the intent of GOCF that programs become self-sustaining after GOCF funding ends. Programs will be required to demonstrate the ability to self-sustain in Year 2 and Year 3 by providing escalating cash match in year 2 and 3. • Year 2: The Applicant will be eligible to apply for 90% of Year 1 award for the annual operating budget and applicant must provide a 10% cash matching funds during the award period. • Year 3: The applicant will be eligible to apply for 80% of Year 1 award for the annual operating budget award and applicant must provide 20% cash matching funds during the award period. Continuation funding is contingent upon: • Organizational capacity; • Performance history and grant compliance; and • Availability of GOCF funds • Continuation Funding

14. Priority Consideration will be given to programs in rural counties: • http://www.onegeorgia.org/documents/detail/299 • Priority Consideration

15. Applicants must adhere to the following result areas, with a target population of families with elementary and middle school-aged children. • Strategic Result Framework

16. One (1) original application including application narrative, application budget request and application attachments • All application face sheet are signed in blue ink • Four (4) additional copies • One(1) electronic copy, CD or Thumb Drive • Bind the original application and copies with binder clips • All documents listed on page 9 • Follow the Application format in Section 4 of the RFP. • Submission Date: On or before August 12, 2013 • Proposal Submission Instructions

17. No E-mails, No office-metered postmarks, & No hand-deliveries The mailing address for applications: Governor’s Office for Children and Families Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Program 7 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Suite 351 Atlanta, Georgia 30334 • Submission Address

18. The narrative is a detailed statement of the work to be undertaken and answers who, what, when, where, why, and how statements about the grant proposal. • Restate and number each question followed by a response • 11 page limit • Proposal Narrative

19. One page limit • Clear, concise and complete • Statement of community problem • Description of how the problem relates • Description of chosen geographic area • Description of the evidence-based program that applicant will implement • Proposal Summary

20. 1/2 page limit • Describe implementing agencies • Discuss the applicant’s qualification and experience managing grants. • List the Community Partners and their description and contribution, if any, to the proposed program. • Administration

21. 1/2 page limit • Clearly define and describe the target geographic location. • Discuss the target group/age range: a)elementary school, middle school; or c) both elementary school and middle school • Discuss the number of individuals who will be served and provide the number to be served by categories: children, mothers, fathers, total families and other caregivers. • Target Population

22. 1 Page • List the goals for the proposed project • List the objectives for the proposed project • Describe why the parent training program is important and how it will impact family outcomes such as child maltreatment prevention. • Program Goals and Objectives

23. 5 ½ pages • Describe in detail the program design/format and the methodology • Provide a detailed timeline from October, 2013-December, 2014 • List the specific site(s) where parent programming will occur • Describe how and when individuals are recruited to participate in the program. • Methods and Procedures

24. 1 ½ page limit • List the current funding sources and funding amounts for the organization • Provide a description of the applicants ability to maintain adequate cash flow for the program • Describe funding plans and estimated financial results planned through the end of the grant period. • Describe the skills and abilities you have or will need via staff or training to successfully continue program. • Continuation Plan/Sustainability

25. Page limit: 1 page • Describe the plan and implement a successful evaluation for the project • Describe the outcomes of this project for the target population • Describe the benefit that this project has for the community • Evaluation Plan

26. Applicant is not a public government entity or 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization; • Submission fails to be postmarked by U.S Postal Service or commercial carrier by deadline date; • Submission fails to include the original signature of the executive officer of the fiscal agent (applicant on the application face sheet); • Submission fails to include the application program narrative, application budget and application attachments; and • Application lacks original signatures, where requested . • Disqualification

27. Accounting Records need to identify sources of income and expenses • Subsidiary Records and/or documentation • Accurate and financial position • Internal Controls need to be in place • Fiscal Agent Responsibilities

28. The total Grant Budget should not exceed $115,000 • 3-month Planning Budget should not exceed $15,000 • 12-month Operating Budget should not exceed $100,000 • 12-month Direct Service Budget • 12-month Indirect (Administrative) Costs should not exceed 10% of Annual Operating Budget • A detailed Budget Narrative and justification is required for each budget • Workbook Instructions

29. Printing • Meeting Expenses • Copier • Postage • Vehicle Maintenance • Background Investigations • Grants Manager • Financial positions • Trainer • Audits (Finance/Program) • Rent/mortgage • Utilities • Office Supplies for staff • Insurance • Travel to grantee meetings • Indirect Costs

30. Volunteers • Cell phones for direct services employees requiring travel • Trainings • Conferences • Travel (outside of direct service travel) • Equipment • Meeting Expenses • Administrative staff and supervisors who also provide direct service • Costs that will need Justification

31. Form A: Face Sheet • Form B: Budget Workbook • Form C: Accounting System/Internal Control • Attachment A-2: Memorandum(s) of Understanding • Attachment A-4: Financial Statements • Attachment A-5: Legal Agreement with Fiscal Agent • Attachment A-6: Letter of 501(c)(3) Designation • Attachments

32. Questions? Program Questions: Prevention and Family Support Grants Specialist Matt Pitts Matthew.Pitts@children.ga.gov 404-656-5118 Or John McGahee Finance Officer John.McGahee@children.ga.gov 404-656-5168