Recruitment and Support of Parent Aide Volunteers for Vulnerable Families

About

DCSSDS awarded a contract to Mater Misericordiae Ltd for the recruitment, training, and support of volunteers, known as Parent Aides, who provide early intervention and prevention support to vulnerable families that are pregnant or parenting children under two years of age.

The service aims to enhance parent-child relationship and attachment, reduce harm or risk of harm to children, prevent crises or problems from arising or escalating within families, and provide stability and maintain wellbeing.

The contract value is $577,678, procured through a limited procurement method under the social services category.