Hawaii eProcurement Portal #Q26002372

Hawaii DOH Seeks Nonprofit to Coordinate Statewide Early Childhood Trauma-Informed Care Conferences

This opportunity from the Hawaii State Department of Health seeks a qualified nonprofit to coordinate early childhood conferences focused on trauma-informed care for child care providers across Oahu, Maui, and Kauai. - Government Buyer: - Hawaii State Department of Health, Family Health Services Division, Children with Special Health Needs Branch - Scope of Services: - Plan and organize early childhood conferences or convenings on Oahu, Maui, and Kauai - Coordinate speakers, presentations, and resource tables on trauma-informed practices - Manage publicity, registration, and pre-conference planning - Provide follow-up support to child care providers, including resource distribution - Submit reports detailing conference dates, locations, participant numbers, and recommendations for future events - Requirements: - Open to community-based nonprofit organizations with at least five years of relevant experience - Must have a history of collaboration with Hawaii state agencies and early childhood stakeholders - Vendor must be registered as a nonprofit in Hawaii and able to accept state purchase orders - Compliance with state and federal regulations is required - Notable Details: - No specific OEMs, commercial vendors, or part numbers are mentioned - All services are to be performed statewide, with a focus on Oahu, Maui, and Kauai - Project is part of the federally funded Project LAUNCH initiative (SAMHSA-funded) to strengthen mental health support for young children and families

Description

The Hawaii State Department of Health's Family Health Services Division 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 planning conferences, coordinating speakers, supporting dissemination of trauma-informed practices, providing follow-up support, and submitting a final report with recommendations. The contract period is from April 15, 2026, to September 29, 2026.

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