Cross-System Collaboration Strategy Development

The contract seeks to develop frameworks and tools aimed at aligning Community Services Block Grant services with foster care, behavioral health, housing, and reentry systems to improve coordination and outcomes across these critical support networks. The work will center on deep stakeholder engagement and comprehensive systems mapping to identify integration points, gaps, and opportunities for collaboration among agencies and providers serving vulnerable populations. Success will depend on building actionable, scalable models that facilitate seamless service delivery and data sharing while respecting the unique mandates and funding structures of each system. The project is issued as a subcontract under the Administration for Children and Families within the Department of Health and Human Services, with a NAICS code indicating it falls under management consulting services. All activities must be completed by the response deadline of August 24, 2026, and the work is expected to be conducted at a location determined by the grantee, with no specific city or state designated. The contract emphasizes cross-sector alignment and operational innovation, requiring proposers to demonstrate expertise in systems thinking, community-based partnerships, and the ability to translate complex policy environments into practical, implementable strategies that enhance service access and efficiency for individuals transitioning through multiple public systems.