National Child Welfare Data Management System (NCWDMS)

The Administration for Children and Families is forecasting the upcoming development and implementation of the National Child Welfare Data Management System, a project aimed at enhancing the collection, storage, analysis, and reporting of child welfare data across federal, state, and local agencies. The system is intended to improve data accuracy, interoperability, and timeliness to support better decision-making in child protection services, foster care, adoption, and预防 child abuse and neglect. This initiative is aligned with the NAICS code 541512 for Custom Computer Programming Services, indicating a focus on software development and data systems design tailored to the specific operational and regulatory needs of child welfare programs. The program point of contact for this forecast is Telisa Burt, who can provide further insights into the system’s functional requirements and objectives, while Mary Earnhart serves as the contracting officer overseeing the procurement process. Although the solicitation has not yet been issued and no set-aside details or place of performance have been specified, the forecast signals an upcoming opportunity for contractors with expertise in large-scale data management, cloud-based infrastructure, secure data exchange, and compliance with federal child welfare standards. Stakeholders are encouraged to monitor the official HHS OSDBU portal for the formal solicitation, which is expected to follow this early notice.