Victim Services

Request for Information SS 0226-2510

 The Nassau County Department of Social Services (DSS) is seeking information and interest from eligible qualified vendors to provide certain victim services, including but not limited to, operating and hosting a Child Advocacy Center, a twenty-four-hour, seven day a week victim hotline, adult victim advocacy, emergency housing placement, operation of domestic violence shelter, domestic violence services, human trafficking services, rape and sexual assault services, case management, related victim mental health and medical services;  hospital advocacy; legal services; safety planning; educational programming and employment/vocational counseling. 

 The purpose of this Request for Information (RFI) is to provide Nassau County DSS with information and recommendations for the provision of such services.

 Any interest or information gathered in this process may result in or be utilized in conjunction with a future solicitation. Please note that this RFI is for informational purposes only, and no contract will be awarded as a result. Any response to the RFI, or lack thereof, will have no impact on the evaluation of responses to any subsequent solicitation. 

 If any vendor believes they have information or interest in the provision of such services, or has questions regarding this notice, the vendor is requested to contact Jose L. Lopez, Commissioner, Nassau County Department of Social Services, 60 Charles Lindbergh Blvd., Suite 160, Uniondale, NY 11553-3686 or via email at DSS.RFP.Info@hhsnassaucountyny.us. Nassau DSS will continually review any information/interest; however, it is requesting responses, to the extent feasible, on or before Monday March 3, 2025 at 5:00pm.

NASSAU COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Bruce A. Blakeman

County Executive

Jose L. Lopez

Commissioner