The department of job and family services may enter into contracts with the department of education authorizing the department of job and family services to administer funds received by the department of education under the “State Dependent Care Development Grants Act,” 100 Stat. 968 (1986), 42 U.S.C.A. 9871, as amended. In fulfilling its duties under such a contract, the department of job and family services may make grants to or enter into contracts with other public or private entities.