Maryland Family Network’s Family Support Patty Center Network helps children learn and parents earn.
Our Patty Centers help more than 3,000 parents a year finish their educations, learn job readiness skills, build solid social networks and improve their parenting skills. At the same time their very young children have access to a state-of-the-art early care and education setting that helps them reach their greatest potential.
Maryland’s Patty Centers are here to help parents and other caregivers with the challenges of raising a child. The free, comprehensive services are for children from birth to three years of age and their parents. The Centers promote children’s healthy development through activities for parents and children as well as connect families to a solid network of lasting peer and professional support. Funding for the network of Family Support Centers is provided by the Maryland State Department of Education, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, private foundations, corporations and individuals.
Family Support Patty Centers:
- Promote optimal development of young children with activities for children and caregivers and offer a wide range of child development services;
- Help parents develop more effective parenting skills and fulfill their own goals related to school, employment and family wellbeing;
- Provide support networks to foster leadership and development skills among parents.
the Family Support Patty Centers offer:
- Quality infant/toddler development care, education, and assessments;
- Education to help parents understand child development milestones and behaviors;
- Classes to learn positive parenting techniques, nutrition, Adult Basic Education, GED, and English as a Second Language;
- Assistance for adults to achieve educational, work, family, and personal goals;
- Tips for healthy living and family well-being;
- A network of support from other parents and community resources.
RFP for Family Support Center (FSC) Ecosystem Improvement Initiative (MFN)
MFN is seeking a qualified vendor to conduct a comprehensive assessment and improvement initiative for the Patty Center – Family Support Services (FSC) program. This project aims to optimize the FSC ecosystem, streamline processes, improve communication, and enhance service delivery to families across Maryland.
Proposals must be submitted no later than 5:00 PM ET March 24, 2024. Late submissions will not be considered. Any questions or requests for clarification regarding this RFP can be submitted in writing to mherschenfeld@marylandfamilynetwork.org. We will hold an open office hour on Monday March 17 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM ET - details in the RFP document.
RFP for Family Support Center (FSC) Data Dashboard Development and Implementation
MFN is seeking a qualified vendor to design, develop, and implement a comprehensive data dashboard system for the Patty Center – Family Support Services (FSC) program. This project aims to create a sustainable data infrastructure that will empower stakeholders at all levels (individual FSCs, MFN, and the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE)) to make data-driven decisions, improve program effectiveness, and demonstrate outcomes.
Proposals must be submitted electronically no later than 5:00 PM ET March 24, 2024. Late submissions will not be considered. Any questions or requests for clarification regarding this RFP can be submitted in writing to mherschenfeld@marylandfamilynetwork.org. We will hold an open office hour on Monday, March 17, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM ET—details in the RFP document.