2024 RFP-Supportive Visitation Services

The New Jersey Department of Children and Families issued a statewide Request for Proposals to replace existing cost‑reimbursement visitation contracts with a new Supportive Visitation Services (SVS) model. The program delivers therapeutic, supportive, supervised, and unsupervised parent‑child visitation, plus up‑to‑six‑months after‑care, across nine regional service areas. Funding of roughly $19 million is allocated for start‑up and operating costs, with Medicaid reimbursement rates for therapeutic ($164.81) and supportive ($133.46) visits. Nine vendors were awarded one regional contract each, and each awardee must meet staffing, licensing, Medicaid enrollment, and extensive reporting requirements. The contract runs from 1 Oct 2024 to 30 Jun 2025, with a performance period of nine months and mandatory quarterly and final financial reporting. • Scope: therapeutic and supportive parent‑child visitation, supervision, after‑care, and related planning activities. • Funding: $18.96 M total (≈$2 M per region), split between start‑up costs and 9‑month operating reimbursement, plus Medicaid‑billable rates. • Requirements: licensed staff (master’s‑level therapists, bachelor‑level specialists, aides), Medicaid provider enrollment by 31 Dec 2024, detailed data collection, quarterly reports, and compliance with DCF policies.