Innovative Technology Solutions and Services for Child Welfare to Advance a Home for Every Child for the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children & Families (ACF)

The Administration for Children and Families (ACF), under the Department of Health and Human Services, is conducting a Request for Information (RFI) under solicitation ACF-26-IS-01 to identify innovative, modular, and interoperable technology solutions for child welfare modernization. This effort specifically targets support for state-level title IV-E agencies, territories, and tribes. The primary objective is to develop a comprehensive market research catalog that provides jurisdictions with transparency into available vendor capabilities, implementation approaches, and standards-aligned services. This catalog is intended as a decision-support resource to identify capability gaps and inform future initiatives, such as the Child Welfare Technology Incubator and the A Home for Every Child initiative, and is not a procurement vehicle for immediate awards. The government is seeking information on a wide range of offerings, including distinct products, platforms, managed services, and advisory services that align with the Comprehensive Child Welfare Information System (CCWIS) Final Rule and Executive Order 14359. Key areas of interest include cybersecurity, privacy, Section 508 accessibility, and non-disruptive vendor transition strategies. Vendors are encouraged to highlight certifications such as FedRAMP, ISO, and CMMI, as well as small business designations. Responses must be submitted via the designated online forms by September 2, 2026, with a limit of three submissions per organization. Each submission is restricted to five pages and must adhere to specific formatting requirements, including the use of Times New Roman size 12 font.