2024 RFP-Domestic Violence Housing First Program-Newark

The New Jersey Department of Children and Families’ Division on Women released a competitive solicitation to fund a Domestic Violence Housing First (DVHF) program in Newark. The 18‑month contract, funded with $325,000 in combined state and federal (SLFRF) dollars, requires a full‑time Housing Navigator to provide mobile, trauma‑informed advocacy, develop community landlord networks, and administer flexible cash assistance for survivors of domestic violence. The awardee must submit monthly service reports, quarterly expenditure reports, and a final audit, while complying with federal and state statutes, including the Violence Against Women Act and ARP requirements. The program emphasizes equity, cultural competency, and rapid placement of survivors into permanent housing. • Funding: $100k state (Phase 1), $125k federal SLFRF (Phase 1), $100k state (Phase 2) • Core services: mobile advocacy, community engagement, flexible financial assistance • Reporting: monthly SurveyMonkey data, quarterly ROE, final audit by Sept 2026.