The New Jersey Department of Children and Families issued a competitive solicitation to fund and operate a Domestic Violence Abuse Intervention Program (AIP) in each of two counties—Monmouth and Ocean. The award provides a 15‑month contract (April 2026 – June 2027) with a start‑up grant of up to $25,000 and operating funding of $85,071 for FY 2026 followed by $240,284 for FY 2027 per county. Two separate vendors were selected to deliver the evidence‑based services, which include risk‑needs‑responsivity assessments, motivational‑interviewing–based group and individual counseling, multidisciplinary treatment team coordination, and ongoing supervision and data reporting. The program must serve 30 participants per month, maintain strict separation of survivor services, and comply with extensive reporting and staffing requirements.
• Fixed‑price grant funding up to $325,355 per award (total statewide $650,710) covering start‑up and operating costs.
• Required staffing: part‑time clinical supervisor (LPC/LCSW), at least one clinician, and program staff, all meeting specific credential standards.
• Mandatory use of the Domestic Violence Risk & Needs Assessment, weekly group sessions (≤12 participants), and bi‑monthly multidisciplinary team reviews.
• Vendors must submit detailed budgets, implementation plans, and obtain approvals within 60 days of award; program must be operational within the same window.
• Potential for a one‑year renewal beginning July 1 2027, subject to fund availability.