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This Solicitation opportunity from Connecticut was posted on July 23, 2024. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

Staffed Family Child Care Network (SFCCN) Hub

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OEC-24-SFCCNHState & Local

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NAICS: 624410
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RFA 1278 Child Care Support Centers (Reissue)
Solicitation # 2139978
The New York State Office of Children and Family Services is soliciting applications from established not-for-profit child care resource and referral agencies to establish Child Care Support Centers. These centers will manage regional substitute pools of qualified, vetted professionals to support licensed and registered child care programs, ensuring operational continuity and stability for families. Up to four awards will be granted statewide, limited to one per OCFS-defined region, with total funding anticipated at 12.5 million dollars over five years. Each awardee is expected to receive 625,000 dollars annually and must obtain a CCSC operating certificate from OCFS. Eligible applicants must be prequalified not-for-profit organizations currently operating as recognized child care resource and referral agencies. Awardees are responsible for recruiting and verifying the qualifications of substitute caregivers in compliance with New York State regulations, including comprehensive background checks and adherence to SSL 390-a and SSL 390-b. The centers must operate at least eight hours a day, Monday through Friday, and allocate between 1% and 20% of their funding for caregiver stipends. Technical assistance and technology will be provided by the Early Care and Learning Council. The selection process is based on a scoring system where the technical component is weighted at 80% and the cost component at 20%, with a minimum average score of 65% required for funding consideration. Applicants must submit a two-step electronic application consisting of an online administrative form and an email submission of the program application and budget. Compliance requirements include certifications regarding gender-based violence and sexual harassment policies, as well as registration in the NYS Statewide Financial System for electronic payments. The anticipated contract start date is May 1, 2027.
NYS Office of Children & Family Services

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The Office of Early Childhood (OEC) in Connecticut has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) aimed at establishing a strategic hub to support the state's Staffed Family Child Care Networks. The selected partner will serve as a central "superstructure" to enhance the capacity and sustainability of regional family child care networks, with a focus on elevating the profession and strengthening both pedagogical and operational aspects of child care businesses. Over a three-year period, OEC plans to invest up to $4.2 million to fund initiatives that bolster these networks, ensuring they can better serve families and providers alike. This initiative aligns with OEC’s broader goal of creating a resilient, accessible, and high-quality family child care system that supports working families, educational pursuits, and safe, nurturing environments for children. Proposals for this solicitation, titled "Staffed Family Child Care Network (SFCCN) Hub," are due by September 4, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. ET. The contract is valued at the full $4.2 million funding amount and is managed under the NAICS code 624410, which pertains to child day care services. Interested applicants can find additional details and submit their proposals through the Connecticut Department of Administrative Services portal. The initiative underscores Connecticut’s commitment to strengthening early childhood education infrastructure by fostering innovative partnerships that promote sustainable growth and professional development within family child care networks.

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CT, USA

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OEC-24-SFCCNH Staffed Family Child Care Network (SFCCN) Hub RFP

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AgencyConnecticut → Office of Early Childhood
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OEC created this RFP to find a strategic partner to serve as a “superstructure” or “hub” to the state’s cohort of Staffed Family Child Care Networks. OEC is investing up to $4.2 million in funding over a 3-year period to: • Support our regional family child care networks • Help elevate the family child care profession • Lead capacity-building initiatives that support the pedagogical and operational aspects of running child care businesses This RFP is part of OEC’s long-term vision to build a sustainable family child care system that works for both families and for the providers who make so much of everyday life possible — including the ability to work, further an education, and pursue life with the assurance that our children are in safe and loving hands. Proposals are due by Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. ET.

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