Brighter Futures Initiative Overview: The Department of Children and Families (DCF) invites interested county and tribal agencies to submit a response for the Brighter Futures Initiative (BFI) Program, Request for Proposal (RFP). Joint applications from two or more eligible applicants will be accepted; however, the primary applicant must be a county or tribal agency. Any county currently contracted to provide BFI services which have renewal options through 12/31/2028 will not need to apply. BFI promotes healthy families and youth; school success for youth; youth safety in their families and communities; and successful navigation from adolescence to adulthood. The Initiative supports evidence-based prevention strategies and a positive youth development approach. This RFP focuses on the legislative outcomes set forth in s. 48.545, Wis. Stats., Brighter Futures Initiative. Prevent and reduce the incidence of youth violence and other delinquent behavior; Prevent and reduce the incidence of youth alcohol and other drug use and abuse; Increase adolescent self-sufficiency by encouraging high school graduation, vocational preparedness, improved social and other interpersonal skills and responsible decision-making. Anticipated Posting: Quarter 2 2026 Anticipated Posting Site: eSupplier
