Economic Analysis

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

Deadline to submit: Tuesday, Dec. 31 by 11:59 p.m.

Overview

Children’s Trust of South Carolina seeks proposals from qualified economists to conduct a study calculating the direct and indirect costs of child abuse and neglect in South Carolina.

Children’s Trust is the state’s largest network of community-based organizations working to prevent child abuse and neglect. Its mission is to strengthen families, organizations, and communities to prevent child abuse and neglect. Our vision is a South Carolina where every child thrives.

Submission

Please include the following information in your submission:

  • Personnel: Please provide a brief description of the qualifications and experience of your staff that will be working on this project and provide their resumes or CVs as attachments.
  • Work Plan: Provide a narrative description of how you will meet the requirements outlined in the project’s scope. Also, include any data needs you would have in this section.
  • Timeline: Please provide a timeline for the project that includes when the study will be started and completed.
  • Budget: Please provide a budget summary and justification. This can be a separate document in an Excel spreadsheet or a PDF document. Children’s Trust does not require a detailed budget. It does require enough information to demonstrate you understand the requirements for the project and have planned for implementation costs needed to complete the project successfully.

All proposal components should be contained within a single PDF document, appropriately labeled and in the above order. Web addresses and/or links to sample work are acceptable. Any attachments to the proposal may not be considered.

All proposals should be emailed to Sarah Knox at sknox@scchildren.org by 11:59 PM, Tuesday, December 31, 2024. Select proposals may be asked to participate in an interview as part of the selection process. Confirmation receipt will be sent by email within 48 business hours. If you do not receive confirmation, please call 706-339-8304. Any proposals received after the due date may not be considered.

Economic Analysis Request for Proposal (PDF)

About Children’s Trust

Children’s Trust of South Carolina is a statewide organization focused on the prevention of child abuse and neglect. Through training, research and advocacy, we equip parents and professionals with knowledge, skills and resources to help children grow up happy, healthy and safe. We invest in proven prevention programs including home visiting for new moms, the Strengthening Families Program and Triple P (Positive Parenting Program). In addition, we lead the state’s coordinated efforts for family resource centers, KIDS COUNT, prevention messaging and Child Abuse Prevention Month.