06926Y0421-Community Guardian Services

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 matters

Comments Submission

Please submit all comments to this concept paper via email no later than June 22, 2026, using this format:

To:  CGPCP-RFPRC@hra.nyc.gov

Subject: “Community Guardianship Program (CGP) Concept Paper - Your Organization’s Name”