Hawaii eProcurement Portal #Q26002289

Coordination of Early Childhood Conferences on Trauma-Informed Care for Hawaii Child Care Providers

This opportunity involves organizing early childhood conferences on trauma-informed care for Hawaii child care providers. - 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 qualified community-based nonprofit organizations - Products/Services Requested: - Plan and coordinate early childhood conferences or convenings on Oahu, Maui, and Kauai - Includes organizing speakers, presentations, and resource tables focused on trauma-informed care - Manage conference publicity, participant registration, and pre-conference planning - Provide follow-up support to child care providers, including resource distribution - Submit a final report detailing conference outcomes and recommendations for future events - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Vendor must be a nonprofit with at least five years of relevant experience and a history of collaboration with Hawaii state agencies and early childhood stakeholders - Scope is statewide, targeting child care providers serving children from birth to eight years old - Project is part of the SAMHSA-funded Project LAUNCH initiative to strengthen mental health support for young children and families - Place of Performance: - Conferences to be held on the islands of Oahu, Maui, and Kauai

Description

The Hawaii State Department of Health (DOH) Family Health Services Division (FHSD), Children with Special Health Needs Branch (CSHNB), is seeking a qualified community-based nonprofit organization to coordinate early childhood conferences on Oahu, Maui, and Kauai. These conferences aim to disseminate information on trauma-informed care to child care providers, enhancing their capacity to support young children's social and emotional development. The project includes organizing conferences, coordinating speakers, supporting publicity and registration, providing follow-up support, and submitting a final report with recommendations.

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