Call for Proposals to Implement Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Services
February 2021
Lake County
Merrillville, IN – Community Partners, a family service program of Geminus Corporation, requests grant proposals for child abuse and neglect prevention services. The call for proposals supports the Geminus Corporation’s partnership with the Indiana Department of Child Services to provide community-based, social services to families and children in Lake County, Indiana.
Grant awards cover services between July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022.
Applicant Criteria:
- Lake County, IN nonprofits
- Prevention services support Lake County families and children
Submission Criteria:
- Applications are due April 23, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. CST.
- Submit to Community Partners, Geminus Corporation, 8400 Louisiana Street, Merrillville, IN 46410
Grant Proposal FAQs:
- Applicants are strongly encouraged to attend the Bidder’s Symposium March 10th, 2021 at 11:30 A.M. at Andorra Banquets, 1112 US Hwy 41, Schererville, IN 46375. Current grantees are required to attend. Geminus staff will be on hand to discuss the process and answer questions. To register for the bidder’s symposium, contact Glenda Whickem at glenda.whickem@geminus.care or (219) 757-1822. Symposium is limited to one person per agency.
- For the health and safety of our guests and staff, we are taking every precautionary measure as outlined by the Indiana State Department of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention very seriously. Temperature checks and face coverings or masks, placed over your nose and mouth, are required to enter the Bidder’s Symposium. High-touch services will be cleaned and sanitized regularly. Attendees should stay at least 6 feet from other people—social distancing will be monitored. Please stay home if you are sick.
Benton, Porter, La Porte, Jasper, Pulaski, Starke and Newton Counties
La Porte, IN – Community Partners, a family service program of Geminus Corporation, requests grant proposals for child abuse and neglect prevention services. The call for proposals supports the Geminus Corporation’s partnership with the Indiana Department of Child Services to provide community-based, social services to families and children in Benton, Porter, La Porte, Jasper, Pulaski, Starke and Newton counties.
Grant awards cover services between July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022.
Applicant Criteria:
- •Nonprofits in Benton, Porter, La Porte, Jasper, Pulaski, Starke and Newton counties
- •Prevention services support families and children in aforementioned counties.
Submission Criteria:
- Applications are due by April 23, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. CST.
- Submit to Community Partners, Geminus Corporation, 2332 N US 35, La Porte, IN 46350
Grant Proposal FAQs:
- Applicants are strongly encouraged to attend the Bidder’s Symposium March 17th, 2021 at 11:30 A.M. at Aberdeen Manor, 216 Ballantrae St, Valparaiso, IN. Current grantees are required to attend. Geminus staff will be on hand to discuss the process and answer questions. To register for the bidder’s symposium, contact Deb Kern at debra.kern@geminus.care or (219) 575-7143. Symposium is limited to one person per agency.
- For the health and safety of our guests and staff, we are taking every precautionary measure as outlined by the Indiana State Department of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention very seriously. Temperature checks and face coverings or masks, placed over your nose and mouth, are required to enter the Bidder’s Symposium. High-touch services will be cleaned and sanitized regularly. Attendees should stay at least 6 feet from other people—social distancing will be monitored. Please stay home if you are sick.
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About Geminus Corporation
Geminus Corporation partners with community-based health care providers, social service organizations and early childhood education programs to help increase Hoosiers' access to high-quality care. As Northern Indiana’s largest nonprofit administrative service organization, Geminus also provides support services for health care nonprofits and human service organizations.
Geminus supports early childhood education, family services, and prevention programs in Northwest and Northern Indiana. Our network of partners includes community-based health care and social services, welcoming Indiana residents of all ages and income levels with fully integrated, streamlined services.
