Description
The Hawaii State Department of Health (DOH) is seeking a community-based organization to provide peer-to-peer support services for families in Kaua'i County who are impacted by substance use and child welfare involvement. The selected vendor will provide relationship-based support services, including engagement, trust-building, and practical assistance, to help families remain connected and supported as they work towards stabilization and overall well-being. The services will be provided within the designated service area in Kaua'i County, and the vendor will be required to submit monthly reports to DOH. The period of performance will be from February 24, 2026, to October 16, 2026.
• The vendor will provide peer-to-peer support services grounded in lived experience for families with young children impacted by substance use and child welfare involvement.
• The vendor will serve a minimum number of families, to be proposed by the vendor and approved by DOH, based on available funding, staffing capacity, and service area needs.
• The vendor will assist families with navigating services and systems, including coordination with child welfare, substance use treatment providers, early childhood programs, and other community-based services.
• The vendor will conduct peer support contacts, which may include in-person, phone-based, or virtual engagement.
• The vendor will establish and maintain appropriate documentation of peer support activities, including the number of families served, number of peer contacts, and general type of peer support provided.