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R -- ISSUES IN EARLY CHILDHOOD AND FAMILIES: RESEARCH, POLICY HEAD START'S FIFTH AND SIXTH NATIONAL RESEARCH CONFERENCES SOL 105-98-1520 DUE 061598 POC Jenell P. Washington, Contract Specialist, (202) 401-5398, Sylvia M. Johnson, Contracting Officer, (202) 401-9358 The Administration for Children and Families is soliciting proposals for Head Start's fifth and sixth annual research conferences to: (1) identify and disseminate current research in early childhood and families; (2) discuss child and family issues; (3) identify new research for policy and programmic needs; and promote dialogue and partnerhips between researchers, practitioners and policy makers. The period of performance is approximately 54 months. Interested parties should request RFP 105-98-1520. All requests must be in writing. No telephone or fax requests will be honored. All requests must be accompanied by three (3) self-addressed return labels. The anticipated release date is May 15, 1998. All responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considered. (0121)

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