Foster Home Lifecycle Analytics and Modeling

The contract seeks to develop predictive and descriptive models to analyze the lifecycle of foster homes, focusing on patterns of entry, activity levels, deactivation, and reactivation over time. The goal is to understand the dynamics that influence foster home retention and utilization, enabling better resource planning and policy development within the child welfare system. Models must be grounded in longitudinal data to capture trends, identify risk factors for deactivation, and forecast potential surges or declines in available foster placements. The work is being conducted as a subcontract under the Administration for Children and Families, part of the Department of Health and Human Services, with a NAICS code of 541620 indicating it falls under statistical and other scientific consulting services. The solicitation was posted on July 10, 2026, and responses are due by August 10, 2026. While the place of performance and point of contact details are not specified, the project is intended to support federal efforts in improving foster care system efficiency and stability through data-driven insights. No set-aside provisions are indicated, meaning the contract is open to all eligible contractors regardless of business size or ownership characteristics.