2025 RFP - Youth Villages – Intercept®

The New Jersey Department of Children and Families issued a statewide Request for Proposals to implement the Intercept® intensive in‑home mental‑health and family‑preservation model for children and youth at risk of out‑of‑home placement. Up to six regional contracts were awarded, each covering a defined set of counties and funded at a maximum of $1,176,700 (including $75,000 start‑up). Awardees must staff each region with a program director, supervisor, administrative support, and family intervention specialists, provide 24/7 on‑call support, deliver evidence‑based therapeutic interventions, and submit quarterly expenditure reports and annual budget updates. Pre‑certification by Youth Villages was required, and the contract term runs from July 1 2025 to June 30 2026 with a possible renewal on July 1 2026 if funds allow. • Goal: Preserve families and prevent/re‑enter out‑of‑home placement for youth 0‑17. • Funding: $7.06 M total statewide; max $1.18 M per region. • Staffing: 0.5 FTE Director, 2 FTE Supervisors, 1 FTE Admin, 8 FTE Family Intervention Specialists per region. • Reporting: Quarterly expenditure reports, annual budget, data entry via GuideTree® platform, fidelity reviews.