2023 RFP - Universal Home Visitation

The Department of Children and Families (DCF) of New Jersey issued a statewide Request for Proposals to provide universal, evidence‑based home‑visitation services for newborn families using the Family Connects International model. The contract spans five years (July 2023 – June 2028) with a total state appropriation of $44.78 million, allocated across five catchment areas. Three nonprofit consortia were awarded the contract on July 27 2023 and are responsible for staffing (licensed RN/APN home visitors, program support specialists, and a medical director), training, data collection, and community alignment, all while adhering to strict staffing ratios and reporting requirements. Funding covers start‑up costs, operating expenses, translation services where needed, Salesforce licensing, and vehicle expenses. The RFP required an online submission by June 28 2023, with AOR registration due five business days prior. Ongoing reporting includes quarterly and annual reports of expenditures, performance metrics, and audits. • Scope: RN‑led home visits for newborns and families, plus program management, community coordination, and data reporting. • Funding: Fixed $44.78 M total; no automatic salary escalations; supplemental translation only for high‑need counties. • Requirements: Licensed RN/APN staff, Medical Director (NJ‑licensed MD/DO), Program Support Specialists, compliance with FCI training, use of Salesforce and SPECT systems, and detailed organizational charts.