Request for Proposals: Professional Development Intermediary for Out-of-School Time Providers – Feb 14

Posted by City of Philadelphia Office of Children and Families on January 28, 2025

On behalf of the City of Philadelphia (the City of Philadelphia or City), by and through its Office of Children and Families (OCF) and Department of Human Services (DHS), Public Health Management Corporation (PHMC) is seeking proposals from established professional development organizations to support and enhance the programmatic and operational capacity of out-of-school time (OST) providers. The purpose is to improve the quality and effectiveness of the OST workforce through the development, coordination, provision, management, and record keeping of professional development opportunities.

This RFP prioritizes and supports the selection of a professional development intermediary that will work collaboratively with PHMC and the City to support and strengthen the professional growth of OST program providers at all levels within their organizations. Under this new initiative, the successful applicant to this RFP will serve as PHMC and the City’s professional development intermediary delivering high-quality, professional development through access to training programs, experts in the field of Out-of-School Time programming, and well-developed content resources.

The training audience will include out-of-school time providers funded by the Office of Children and Families, as well as external after-school professionals and youth development workers, such as those from The Free Library of Philadelphia (FLP), Philadelphia Parks and Recreation (PPR), and the School District of Philadelphia’s (SDP) afterschool enrichment programs. Participants will include program directors, direct service staff, coordinators, and educators, all of whom play a vital role in supporting youth development and enhancing after-school programming.

Application deadline: February 14, 2025

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