Award
Hawaii eProcurement Portal #Q26001942
Oʻahu Kūpuna Caregiver Support and Navigation Pilot Program
Recipient
Child and Family Service
Award Amount
$99,808.00
Ceiling
$99,808.00
Awarded
March 18, 2026
Identifier
Q26001942
The Hawaii Department of Health awarded Child and Family Service a contract valued at $99,808.00 to implement the Oʻahu Kūpuna Caregiver Support and Navigation Pilot Program. This initiative aims to assess the feasibility and system impact of a navigation-focused support model for kūpuna (elders) raising their moʻopuna (grandchildren) outside of formal child welfare systems. The contract includes services such as parenting support, educational support, and self-help organizations, with a focus on supporting grandparents and elders. The award was made through a small purchase process with adequate competition, with a start date of March 24, 2026, and an end date of March 23, 2027. The procurement contact is Punahou Aina, reachable at punahou.aina@doh.hawaii.gov or 808-733-9037.
Description
The DOH, Maternal and Child Health Branch (MCHB), seeks to implement an Oʻahu-based Kūpuna (grandparents or elders) Caregiver Support and Navigation Pilot Program. This first-year exploratory initiative is designed to assess the feasibility, demand, and system impact of a navigation-focused model supporting kūpuna caregivers raising their moʻopuna (grandchildren) outside of formal child welfare involvement.