Best Starts is Seeking Community Members to join our Home-Based Services RFP Review Panel! 

Published January 18, 2023

Best Starts recently launched a Home-Based Services Request for Proposals (RFP). Our Home-Based Services strategy is vital to supporting new and expecting families to improve maternal and child health, helping caregivers feel more knowledgeable and confident, and strengthening the attachment of children and caregivers. Read our one-pager to learn more.  

Join our Home-Based Services RFP Review Panel! 

We are looking for community members, King County staff, system partners, and external subject matter experts to join our Home-Based Services RFP review panel. 

Review panel members should expect to work between 20 to 25 hours from February 14 to March 17. Best Starts will provide stipends as an appreciation for your willingness to share your knowledge and expertise with us.  

Important Note: If you are affiliated with an organization applying for the Home-Based Services RFP, you are unable to serve on this panel.  

If you’re interested in serving on the review panel, please complete an interest form by February 9, 2023.  

If you have any questions, please contact Adrian Lopez Romero, Prenatal to Five Team Lead, at alopezromero@kingcounty.gov.  

Important Dates for RFP Review Panel Members:  

RFP Launch Meeting: February 14 or February 16 (3 hours) 

RFP Proposals Review: February 24 through March 10 (individual time to read/score proposals) 

RFP Recommendation Discussion Meeting: March 14 (3 to 4 hours) 

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