Child Care Assistance and Referrals

The Vermont Department for Children and Families, part of the Agency of Human Services, is issuing a solicitation to establish contracts with one or more vendors capable of delivering Child Care Financial Assistance and Child Care Referral Systems Implementation. The goal is to enhance the state's child care support infrastructure by providing efficient financial aid and referral services to families. The contract is valued between $500,000 and $5,000,000, reflecting the scope and importance of the project. Interested parties must respond by February 21, 2025, and can obtain additional details or submit inquiries through the designated contact, Katherine Wooten, via email or phone. This initiative aims to streamline access to child care resources, ensuring families receive timely financial assistance and referrals to suitable child care providers across Vermont. The project emphasizes the deployment of systems that improve service delivery, coordination, and accessibility for families in need. Vendors responding to this RFP should demonstrate their capacity to implement scalable, reliable systems aligned with the state's objectives for child care support, with the process managed under the NAICS code 624410, which pertains to child day care services.