2017 RFP Keeping Families Together - Hudson

The 2017 Keeping Families Together (KFT) RFP for Hudson County calls for a single‑award contract to develop and operate a permanent supportive‑housing program for child‑welfare‑involved families. The awardee must secure 25 HUD‑compliant affordable housing units, provide project‑based Housing Choice Vouchers for a 15‑year term, and deliver intensive case‑management, clinical, peer‑support, and employment services. Funding totals up to $645,000 annually ($500,000 for services and $145,000 for client‑assistance), with no matching‑fund requirement. The contract requires a 90‑day unit‑readiness deadline post‑award, quarterly reporting, and participation in DCF‑appointed evaluations. The RFP mandated attendance at a mandatory bidders conference and submission of a detailed housing plan, MOUs, and extensive compliance documentation. The award was made to three nonprofit entities, each responsible for implementing portions of the program under the oversight of DCF and DCA. • Secure 25 affordable housing units (project‑based vouchers) for a 15‑year period. • Provide comprehensive “Housing First” case management, therapeutic, and employment services to eligible families. • Manage $500k in service funding plus $145k in direct family assistance, with quarterly reporting and annual performance reviews.