Awarded vendors
- Center for Family Services, Inc.
- The Children’s Home Society of NJ
- Catholic Charities, Diocese of Metuchen
- Family Connections
Description
This New Jersey Department of Children and Families (DCF) contract funds the Exchange Parent Aide (EPA) Services program, delivering home‑based parenting support to families with children ages 0‑17 who are involved in the child‑welfare system. Up to six regional awards are made, each covering a defined set of counties, with a total funding pool of $3.702 million. Each award provides up to $542,000 in operating expenses and $75,000 for start‑up costs, spanning a one‑year term with a possible renewal for FY‑26 at an increased ceiling of $725,000. Contractors must staff program directors, supervisors, care managers, and parent aides, supply a vehicle and tablets, achieve National Exchange Club accreditation within 18 months, and meet extensive reporting, data collection, and 24/7 on‑call support requirements.
• Target population: children 0‑17 in DCF child‑protection cases; services delivered primarily in‑home.
• Funding: $3.702 M total; $617 k max per region (including $75 k start‑up).
• Performance: weekly home visits, group sessions, safety assessments, case coordination, outcome reporting, and accreditation.