2023 RFP - Out of Home Residential Treatment Center

The New Jersey Department of Children and Families (DCF) issued a competitive RFP to establish up to five out‑of‑home residential treatment centers (RTC) for youth ages 9‑17, each with a 5‑bed capacity. The award was granted to Center for Family Services, Inc., which will operate a 5‑bed, 24/7, trauma‑informed residential program under fee‑for‑service Medicaid reimbursement. The contract provides a per‑diem rate of $626.41 (accredited) or $611.03 (non‑accredited) per youth per day, with a maximum award of roughly $1.2 million per program and a total funding pool of $6 million. The program must meet strict staffing ratios, accreditation (Joint Commission, COA, or CARF) within 24 months, and achieve a full operational census within 180 days of award. The initial term runs to June 30 2024 with an optional renewal through June 30 2026. Key points include: • Five distinct 5‑bed homes, each serving specific age/gender cohorts in designated counties. • Comprehensive clinical, medical, educational, and family services with mandated trauma‑informed, seclusion‑reduction practices. • Extensive reporting, quality‑assurance, and accreditation requirements, plus Medicaid fee‑for‑service reimbursement.