Predictive Analytics in Child Welfare Demonstration Grants

This contract supports child welfare jurisdictions in becoming demonstration sites to effectively use predictive analytics, with the aim of facilitating responsible implementation and enabling future replication at a national level. The initiative focuses on designing, implementing, and testing predictive analytics strategies within child welfare agencies, while also emphasizing the development and sustainability of agency capacity to handle these advanced data tools. Grantees are expected to engage in collaboration and shared learning opportunities, and participate in the evaluation of training and technical assistance offered throughout the project. The funding opportunity is offered by the Administration for Children and Families under the Department of Health and Human Services. It seeks to advance the responsible use of predictive analytics by providing targeted support to improve child welfare practices through data-driven decision-making. Contacts for this grant opportunity are available for further inquiries, indicating a structured support system for applicants. The contract was forecasted to be posted in April 2026, reflecting forward-looking planning to enhance child welfare services through innovative data approaches.