HHS ACF - Chafee SOTA II - MRAS

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), is seeking to improve outcomes for youth and young adults with foster care experience by leveraging Chafee funded programs. The General Services Administration (GSA) is conducting market research on behalf of HHS to gather information on capabilities related to this requirement. The overarching goal is to utilize innovative learning methods to build evidence about these programs, enhancing their effectiveness in supporting the transition of foster care youth into adulthood.

The specific work requested involves a comprehensive approach to evaluating and improving Chafee funded programs. This includes conducting evaluability assessments, identifying appropriate evaluation methods, and addressing common challenges faced in previous evaluations. The contractor will provide all necessary personnel, equipment, materials, and services required for the successful execution of this project. They are expected to collaborate with Contracting Officer's Representatives (CORs) to refine activities and develop effective strategies post-award. Offerors may propose alternative approaches that demonstrate cost efficiency or other benefits.

The Chafee Strengthening Outcomes for Transition to Adulthood II (Chafee SOTA II) project builds upon the foundation laid by its predecessor, which focused on assessing program sites and methodologies. The Children's Bureau within ACF leads this initiative as part of its mission to enhance child safety, permanency, and well-being through partnerships with states, tribes, and communities. By focusing on innovative evaluation techniques, this effort aims not only at immediate improvements but also at generating evidence that could inform future policy decisions regarding foster care transition services.