2017 RFP Family Success Center -Jersey City, Hudson County

The New Jersey Department of Children and Families issued a competitive solicitation to establish a stand‑alone, culturally‑competent Family Success Center in Jersey City’s southern neighborhoods. The Center must serve at least 250 families annually, operate year‑round with evenings/weekends, and provide a suite of individual, group, and community‑based activities (parent education, life‑skills, health, housing, employment, child‑abuse‑prevention events, etc.). The awardee must hire three full‑time staff (Program Director, Family Partner, Volunteer & Community Partnership Coordinator), maintain an independent advisory board, and conduct rigorous outcome evaluation and monthly reporting. The contract provides $240,000 total funding for the FY 2017‑2018 period, with a 12 % G&A cap and a $5,000 per‑year direct assistance allowance. No start‑up funding is provided; all start‑up costs must come from the vendor’s own resources (≤ 10 % of total budget). The award went to Prevention Links (Roselle, NJ) after a mandatory bidders conference and a July 13, 2017 deadline. • Scope: Operate a fixed‑location Family Success Center delivering individual case support, group education, and community outreach. • Funding: $240 K total for FY 2017‑2018, reimbursable under DCF’s standard contract manual. • Performance: Minimum 250 participants, monthly service reports, bi‑annual surveys, and a governing advisory board.