Kinship Family Outreach and Engagement Services

The contract seeks to deliver culturally competent outreach services aimed at identifying and engaging kinship caregivers—family members or close connections who are raising children in place of biological parents—through community events, home visits, and direct connections to essential support services. The work emphasizes building trust within diverse communities to ensure that caregivers receive the resources they need to provide stable, nurturing environments for children, with an unwavering focus on cultural awareness and sensitivity in all interactions. All activities must be tailored to meet the unique needs of the populations served, ensuring accessibility and relevance across linguistic, racial, and socioeconomic lines. This subcontract falls under the NAICS code 624110, which corresponds to community food and housing services, and is administered by the Vermont Department of Economic Development. The bid is open for submissions until September 4, 2026, and the performance location is within the state of Vermont, though specific city or zip details are not provided. There is no set-aside designation, and while the point of contact information is omitted, interested parties can access additional details via the provided Vermont Business Registry link. The contract does not specify funding amount, subcontractor eligibility criteria, or reporting requirements, but success will be measured by the depth and reach of engagement with kinship families and the measurable increase in access to supportive services.