Culturally Specific Home Visiting Services

City of Minneapolis Health Department

Buyer seeks a qualified agency to provide culturally specific home visiting services for American Indian families impacted by substance use disorder, including opioid use disorder. The program requires delivering community-driven, non-model home visiting services tailored to the unique needs of priority populations. Services will include weekly in-person visits focused on maternal and child health, child development, and family stability. Buyer emphasizes flexibility, cultural responsiveness, and trauma-informed approaches.

• 6/23/2025 - Pre-Proposal Conference
• 6/25/2025 - Questions Due
• 6/30/2025 - Responses to Questions Posted
• 7/10/2025 - Proposal Due Date
• 7/22/2025 - Estimated Consultant Selection
• 9/1/2025 - Estimated Services Start Date
• 6/30/2026 - Estimated Services End Date

• 501(c)(3) not-for-profit, LLC, or for-profit organization
• History of serving target communities in Minneapolis
• Experience providing culturally specific home visiting services
• Reliable fiscal responsibility
• Serve Minneapolis residents

• Provide culturally specific home visiting for American Indian families
• Serve families impacted by substance use disorder
• Conduct weekly in-person home visits for up to two years
• Use culturally relevant curricula tailored to family needs
• Support maternal and child health including breastfeeding guidance
• Provide guidance on safe sleep practices
• Offer parenting skills and child development education
• Create positive parent-child interaction opportunities
• Facilitate referrals to community services and resources
• Maintain caseload of 15 families per home visitor
• Collect and report program data to evaluation system
• Implement trauma-informed, culturally responsive approaches
• Conduct intake, eligibility, and risk assessments
• Organize quarterly group events for enrolled families
• Submit quarterly progress reports and invoices
• Develop evaluation plan with measurable outcomes
• Build and maintain referral networks with community partners
• Support multi-generational family needs
• Obtain written consent for data sharing
• Participate in reflective practice activities