Purpose

Metro United Way is committed to ensuring every young child in Southern Indiana has the resources and support to thrive. Through the Ages & Stages Questionnaires (ASQ), we work with local organizations to:

• Increase parents’ and caregivers’ understanding of developmental milestones
• Strengthen kindergarten readiness
• Connect families to early intervention services and community supports

Metro United Way is seeking nonprofit and community-based organizations to participate in the Ages & Stages Questionnaires (ASQ) Partnership. This RFP seeks to understand your organization’s programs, capacity, community reach, and ability to support families.

Eligibility & Requirements

Eligible applicants: Nonprofit organizations, community-based organizations, or other entities with programs serving young children and families in Harrison County, IN, Clark County, IN, Floyd County, IN.

Timeline & Notification

• RFP release date: Wednesday, November 19, 2025
• Submission deadline: Friday, December 5, 2025
• Review and evaluation period: 12/5/2025 – 12/17/2025
• Notification of partnership selection: Friday, December 19, 2025

Evaluation & Scoring Criteria

Submissions will be reviewed by Metro United Way staff using the following criteria:

• Strategic vs. Referral fit based on organizational capacity, community reach, and program alignment.
• Ability to engage and retain families in programming.
• Overall clarity, completeness, and feasibility of responses.

Scoring will be applied consistently across all applicants to ensure fairness and transparency

Strategic Partners

Focus:

Enrolling families in MUW’s ASQ Hub and supporting developmental screenings.

Expectations:

• Staff with family contact complete ASQ training (1-hour online)
• Distribute ASQ materials and encourage family enrollment in the Hub
• Attend monthly check-ins with MUW to share updates and address barriers
• Meet enrollment goals.
• Optional Add-On: Support retention of 70% of families with a second ASQ completion (requires staff HIPAA training). Additional funding may be available.

Benefits:

• Priority access to direct giving funds
• Eligibility for event sponsorships and professional development support
• Recognition as a valued community partner in the ASQ initiative

Referral Partners

Focus:

Promoting the ASQ and encouraging families to participate through outreach and education.

Funding:

$7,500 per organization

Expectations:

• Staff with family contact complete ASQ training (1-hour online)
• Distribute ASQ materials and encourage community participation
• Attend check-ins with MUW to share outreach tactics and progress (as needed)

Benefits:

• Access to direct giving funds
• Eligibility for event sponsorships and professional development support
• Recognition as a valued community partner in the ASQ initiative

Metro United Way appreciates your time and effort in completing this application. We look forward to reviewing your submission and exploring partnership opportunities.