2025 RFP - Sexual Violence Direct Services and Primary Prevention in Union County

The New Jersey Department of Children and Families is soliciting a single‑award contract to provide two inter‑related programs in Union County: Sexual Violence Direct Services (SVDS) and Primary Prevention of Sexual Violence (PPSV). The SVDS component delivers 24/7 crisis hotline, counseling, advocacy, medical and legal accompaniment, transportation, and child‑focused services to survivors of sexual violence. The PPSV component focuses on community‑level primary prevention activities, including a community‑action or policy‑change project, participation in a county prevention coalition, and regular training/technical‑assistance sessions. The contract begins Jan 1 2026 for a six‑month operating period with an optional 12‑month renewal, and includes start‑up funding for site accessibility, technology, and staff onboarding. • Provide trauma‑informed, bilingual, and ASL‑compatible direct services to all survivors (adults and children) in Union County. • Deliver a community‑action or policy‑change prevention activity, and maintain active participation in county‑wide prevention coalitions and NJCASA meetings. • Manage detailed monthly service‑data reporting, quarterly financial reports, and annual audit compliance; all staff must complete minimum 40‑hour sexual‑violence training and pass NJ CARI background checks. • Funding totals up to $305,645 operating plus $50,000 start‑up for FY 2026, with a possible renewal providing up to $511,287 for FY 2027.