A home in rural Northern Nevada that serves children is looking ahead and inviting others to help shape what comes next.
The Comfort House, a trauma-informed, family-style foster home in Silver Springs, announced January 15 that it has released a request for proposals seeking qualified people or organizations to guide the program into its next phase of growth and long-term stability.
The home opened in February 2024 with a focus on providing a consistent and nurturing home for children affected by trauma, instability, and system disruption.
The foster home says its approach centers on individualized care, trauma-informed practices, and strong ties to the surrounding community.
“This RFP represents a moment of possibility,” said Gina Armstrong, founder and executive director of The Comfort House. “We are proud of what has been built here, and we are excited to explore thoughtful, values-aligned partnerships that can help this home continue to grow and thrive for years to come.”
The request invites proposals from experienced foster care operators, nonprofit organizations, or qualified people.
The Comfort House says it is looking for partners who understand trauma-informed, family-style foster care, can support ethical and sustainable operations, and bring experience with fundraising, community partnerships, or public and private funding. Any proposal must align with the home’s child-centered mission and values.
Armstrong said issuing the request reflects a commitment to planning, transparency, and continuity of care.
“This step allows us to be intentional and hopeful about the future,” Armstrong said. “Our responsibility is, and always will be, to the children. By exploring future leadership and operational models now, we can ensure this home remains stable, nurturing, and rooted in the philosophy that built it.”
Proposals will be reviewed by The Comfort House board of directors, with an emphasis on collaboration, sustainability, and preserving the home’s trauma-informed, family-style culture.
The full request for proposals, including submission guidelines and timelines, is available by request at varmstrong@comforthousenv.org.
The Comfort House serves up to eight school-aged children at a time and is designed to feel like a real home rather than an institution, with a focus on consistent relationships and individualized plans for healing.
