Partnership with Autism Treatment and Learning Centers
Release Date: 04/01/2026
Submission Deadline: ongoing
 

Overview

South Florida Arts & Counseling, Inc. (SFAC) invites qualified Autism Treatment and Learning Centers, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) providers, and multidisciplinary organizations to submit proposals for partnership opportunities.

The purpose of this RFP is to establish collaborative relationships that expand access to integrated behavioral health services, including telehealth counseling and music-based therapeutic interventions designed to support neurodevelopment, emotional regulation, and overall well-being for individuals on the autism spectrum.

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Purpose of Partnership

SFAC seeks to partner with organizations that:

• Provide services to individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD)

• Are interested in integrating or coordinating behavioral health services

• Support interdisciplinary collaboration across clinical and educational settings

• Share a commitment to improving outcomes through innovative and evidence-based approaches

Partnerships may include coordinated care models, referral pathways, co-programming, or integrated service delivery.

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Scope of Collaboration

Selected partners may engage in one or more of the following:

• Coordination of telehealth counseling services for clients

• Integration of music-based therapeutic interventions into existing programs

• Development of joint programming to support emotional regulation and engagement

• Participation in collaborative care planning

• Data sharing (in compliance with applicable laws) to support outcomes measurement

• Referral and intake coordination to improve access to care

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Desired Qualifications

Organizations responding to this RFP should demonstrate:

• Experience providing services to individuals with autism spectrum disorder

• Licensure, certification, or accreditation as applicable

• Established operational capacity and infrastructure

• Commitment to client-centered and evidence-based care

• Ability to collaborate within interdisciplinary teams

• Compliance with applicable privacy and healthcare regulations

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Proposal Requirements

Proposals should include the following:

1. Organizational Overview

   • Mission, services, and population served

   • Years of operation and geographic coverage

2. Experience and Expertise

   • Description of autism-related services

   • Clinical or educational model

3. Proposed Partnership Approach

   • Description of how collaboration with SFAC would be structured

   • Proposed service integration or coordination

4. Operational Capacity

   • Staffing structure

   • Technology platforms (if applicable)

   • Ability to support referrals and coordination

5. Compliance and Credentials

   • Licenses, certifications, and accreditations

   • Policies related to privacy and data protection

6. References (optional but encouraged)

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Submission Instructions

• Proposals must be submitted in PDF format

• Clearly label the submission:
  “Autism Partnership RFP – [Organization Name]

• Submit via email to:
  📧info@sfacounseling.org

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Evaluation Criteria

Proposals will be evaluated based on:

• Alignment with SFAC’s mission and service model

• Experience and expertise in autism services

• Feasibility and clarity of proposed collaboration

• Organizational capacity and readiness

• Commitment to quality, compliance, and outcomes

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General Terms

South Florida Arts & Counseling, Inc. reserves the right to:

• Accept or reject any proposal

• Request additional information or clarification

• Select one or multiple partners

• Modify the scope of collaboration based on organizational needs

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We appreciate your interest in partnering with South Florida Arts & Counseling, Inc. and look forward to exploring opportunities to enhance services for individuals on the autism spectrum.

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