Child Welfare

ICE has awarded a one-year contract to MVM Inc to conduct wellness checks on undocumented immigrant children. This contract, overseen by the Department of Homeland Security, highlights the federal government’s reliance on private contractors in sensitive roles, raising important procurement and compliance implications for future contracts.

The termination of an $11 million contract by HHS has led to the closure of a critical shelter for unaccompanied migrant children in Miami. This decision, which results in 84 layoffs, signals a significant shift in federal policy regarding youth care services, impacting the local service capacity for vulnerable populations.

Utah has joined the federal 'A Home for Every Child' initiative, targeting improved child welfare outcomes. This collaboration introduces procurement opportunities for vendors in foster care services and technology solutions as the state seeks to enhance family support systems and streamline administrative processes.

The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) has officially joined the federal pilot program "A Home for Every Child," which aims to enhance resource home availability in the state's child welfare system. This collaboration signals new procurement opportunities for contractors focused on family support and child welfare services, leveraging federal funding to drive improvements.