The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Economic Stability (“Department”) is seeking responses to this Request for Proposals (RFP) from qualified Vendors to provide activities to support child care center providers and Head Start programs, serving children in early childhood and out-of-school time programs, in the recruitment and retention of staff including:

• A pilot program and subsequent study to assess effective strategies for staff recruitment and retention;
• Expansion of the existing marketing program to recruit and retain child care staff;
• Access through outreach and coordination of self-help wellness mental health supports for staff; and
• Expansion of access to professional development opportunities in higher education and certification programs.

The Department anticipates awarding one (1) contract for the services in this Solicitation.

• RFP-2023-DES-07-CHILD .pdf
• Appendix A – Form P-37 General Provisions and Standard Exhibits .pdf
• Appendix B – CLAS Requirements .docx
• Appendix C –Transmittal Letter and Vendor Information .docx
• Appendix D – Technical Response to Questions .docx
• Appendix E – Budget Sheet .xlsx
• Appendix F– Program Staff List .xls
• Misc. Appendices – rfp-2023-des-07-child .docx (Submission Checklist - optional)
• Addendum 1 .pdf (4/3/2023)
  
  

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