Training and Professional Development for Caregivers and Staff

The contract requires the design and delivery of comprehensive training programs aimed at kinship caregivers and staff, focusing on critical areas including child development, behavioral support strategies, understanding legal rights, and self-care practices. The initiative is intended to equip participants with the knowledge and tools necessary to provide stable, informed, and supportive care environments for children in their custody. Training content must be developmentally appropriate, culturally competent, and practically applicable to real-life caregiving scenarios faced by kinship families. The contract is issued as a subcontract under the Department of Economic Development in Vermont, with a NAICS code of 611430 indicating it falls under professional and similar services. It was posted on July 29, 2026, and responses are due by September 4, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. The training programs must be delivered in alignment with state priorities and likely require collaboration with local agencies and community stakeholders. While specific location details for performance are not provided, the scope implies statewide implementation or availability, with emphasis on accessibility and inclusivity for participants across various regions within Vermont.