Alaska Online Public Notices #224073

Alaska Department of Health seeks statewide Child Care Assistance Program service providers

The State of Alaska Department of Health, Division of Public Assistance, is seeking proposals for the Child Care Assistance Program to support low and moderate income families statewide. - Government Buyer: - State of Alaska Department of Health - Division of Public Assistance - Child Care Program Office - No Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) or product vendors are specified, as this is a service-based grant opportunity. - Services Requested: - Child Care Assistance Program services across five geographic regions: Central, Municipality of Anchorage, Northern, Southeast, and Coastal - Key service elements include: - Program outreach to families and providers - Family and provider eligibility determinations - Child care authorizations and case management - Administrative services and compliance with state and federal requirements - Coordination with licensed and license-exempt child care providers - Achievement of specified program outcomes and performance goals - Notable Requirements: - Applicants must demonstrate experience, staffing, and administrative capacity - Compliance with program evaluation, reporting, and state policies is mandatory - Annual performance reviews and funding decisions based on outcomes - Services must be delivered statewide, divided into five regional groups - Funding is primarily from federal Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) sources, totaling approximately $2.9 million annually

Description

The Department of Health, Division of Public Assistance, is seeking proposals from eligible applicants to provide services through the Child Care Assistance Program for the State of Alaska. The program aims to support low or moderate income families by providing child care assistance to enable participation in educational, training, and work activities. The solicitation includes five application groups based on geographic regions within Alaska. Proposals must be submitted through the GEMS system by June 24, 2026, with the project period beginning July 1, 2026.

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