The Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) has issued a new
Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Domestic Violence Prevention and
Services Programs. Funding will be for fiscal year 2010. Copies of
this RFP, including the necessary forms and instructions may be
downloaded from the state's procurement website, eVA at
www.eva.state.va.us. In addition, copies may be obtained at the VDSS website.
This may be accessed at www.dss.virginia.gov. Click on Find and then click on
Grant Opportunities. Select the Domestic Violence Services and Prevention RFP
Number SVC-09-040.

As you will see in the RFP, there will be an optional pre-proposal
conference held on March 04, 2009 from 10:00 to 12:30 at the Tuckahoe Public
Library, located in Henrico, VA. Directions and registration information are
included in the RFP as Appendix III.

Any modifications made to the RFP as a result of discussions during the workshop
will be posted on both websites listed above. If you are not able to attend the
workshop, please check the website for new
information. You may also contact us in the Division of Family
Services. Below is our contact information:

Lenora Jones Elliott, Domestic Violence Program Specialist
Telephone: 804.726.7510
Email: lenora.joneseelliott@...

Nancy Fowler, Program Manager
Telephone: 804.726.7502
Email: nancy.fowler@...

"ANGER is like a fire. It CAN CONSUME anything it touches! That includes you!"

Jordyn L. Elliott age 10

Lenora Jones Elliott
lenora.joneselliott@...
Virginia Department of Social Services
Office of Family Violence
7 North Eighth Street
Richmond, Virginia 23219-3301
804.726.7510
804.726.7895 (fax)