Hawaii eProcurement Portal #Q26002246

Parent-Led Mental Health Education and Support Services for Families (Hawaii DOH)

This opportunity from the Hawaii State Department of Health seeks a qualified family-run nonprofit to deliver parent-led mental health education and support for families of young children statewide. - Government Buyer: - Hawaii State Department of Health, Family Health Services Division, Children with Special Health Needs Branch - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; solicitation is open to Hawaii-based, family-run nonprofit organizations - Products/Services Requested: - Develop and deliver 4-6 training courses (in-person, virtual, or hybrid) on six child mental health topics for parents, caregivers, and families - Provide short-term parent and peer support, including support groups facilitated by trained parent peer specialists - Collaborate with DOH LAUNCH staff to identify training evaluation measures, collect data, and follow up with trainees - Produce a final report documenting findings, challenges, successes, and recommendations for future training - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Provider must be a family-run organization (per SAMHSA definition: at least 50% of staff and board with lived experience) - Must be a registered nonprofit in Hawaii with relevant experience - Training must be culturally responsive and Hawaii-specific - Compliance with Hawaii state procurement and vendor requirements is mandatory - Place of Performance: - Statewide in Hawaii, with collaboration at the Hawaii State Department of Health

Description

The Hawaii State Department of Health (DOH) Family Health Services Division is seeking a community-based family-run organization to provide parent-led training on mental health concerns and diagnoses in children. The program, part of the federally funded Project LAUNCH, aims to promote early identification and intervention for mental and behavioral health issues in children from birth through eight years old. The contractor will develop and deliver 4-6 training courses statewide, provide short-term peer support, collaborate with DOH on evaluation measures, and produce a final report documenting findings and recommendations. Training should be culturally responsive and delivered by parents or family members with lived experience and professional expertise.

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