06926Y0421-Community Guardian Services

2026-11-03

Adult Protective Services (APS), a program of the New York City Human Resources Administration (HRA), is committed to enhancing its policies and procedures to more effectively serve Article 81 court appointed community guardian clients. DSS/HRA issues this Concept Paper regarding a forthcoming procurement for Community Guardianship Program (CGP) services pursuant to Article 81 of the New York State Mental Hygiene Law.This publication serves as a concept paper outlining HRA’s proposed enhanced service model for qualified not-for-profit organizations interested in providing community guardianship services.This notice is issued for planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation for proposals, a promise to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP), or a commitment to award a contract.Through this Concept Paper HRA seeks to engage qualified providers and community stakeholders in strengthening the Community Guardianship Program. HRA looks forward to collaboration in advancing a standardized, accountable, and high-quality guardianship model that protects the rights, dignity, and stability of New York City’s most vulnerable adults.Responses and/or feedback to this document should include:A summary of respondent’s background and experience related to this document including:Organizational experience serving vulnerable adults, including those diagnosed with, one or more: serious mental illness, substance use disorders, dementia, and complex medical needs.Vision for service model based on the description outlined in this document.Capacity to provide financial management services as outlined in this document.Capacity to provide legal representation as it relates to guardianship/civil/eviction mattersComments SubmissionPlease submit all comments to this concept paper via email no later than June 22, 2026, using this format:To:  CGPCP-RFPRC@hra.nyc.govSubject: “Community Guardianship Program (CGP) Concept Paper - Your Organization’s Name”

New York

2026-05-10