Description
New Jersey’s Department of Children and Families (DCF) is seeking qualified providers to deliver summer‑camp‑type services—including traditional day camp, overnight camp, and alternative recreational sessions—to youth with developmental disabilities during the 2027 summer season. Qualified providers will be placed on a public roster and may receive per‑diem reimbursements for each eligible day, night, or session authorized by DCF. The RFQ does not award a contract; it establishes a qualified‑provider list that families can access for tuition assistance. Providers must meet extensive safety, licensing, and reporting requirements and submit a detailed two‑PDF package by the Nov 18, 2026 deadline.
• Service types: Traditional Day Camp (up to 10 days/yr at $128.57/day), Overnight Camp (up to 6 nights/yr at $213.76/night), Alternative Recreational Sessions (up to 20 sessions/yr at $64.28/session).
• Target population: Youth 0 – <21 years with developmental disabilities; statewide service area.
• Mandatory compliance: Youth Camp Safety Certificate, NJ DOH permits, PCA‑NJ Safe‑Child standards, trauma‑informed policies, background checks, staff‑to‑youth ratios, and SAM registration.
• Submission package: Two PDFs (Section II performance deliverables + Section III documents), including certifications, organizational chart, program description forms for each camp type, three letters of support, and various disclosures.
• Funding: Per‑diem rates only; families bear any costs above the caps. No guaranteed volume of reimbursements.