Peer Support for Families with Young Children Oahu non-MUA/P

The Hawaii State Department of Health is seeking a community-based organization to provide peer-to-peer support services for families with young children on Oahu's non-Medically Underserved Areas and Populations. The selected vendor will design and implement community-based peer support services that strengthen informal support networks for parents and caregivers of young children. Services shall be grounded in shared lived experience, mutual support, and community connection, and aligned with preventive, early childhood-focused approaches to family well-being. Key responsibilities include providing location-based peer-led support opportunities, facilitating peer gatherings, and offering informal one-on-one peer connection. Some of the key features of this opportunity include: • The period of performance is from May 15, 2026, to December 31, 2026. • The total compensation under this solicitation shall not exceed $79,500.00. • The vendor shall submit monthly reports to the Department of Health. • The vendor shall demonstrate experience implementing peer-led, strengths-based, and relationship-centered support models grounded in lived experience, voluntary participation, non-judgmental engagement, and respect for family self-determination.