2025 RFP - Family Support Services - Brief Strategic Family Therapy (BSFT®)

This New Jersey Department of Children and Families solicitation funds the delivery of Brief Strategic Family Therapy (BSFT®) to families with children ages 6‑17 who are involved in the child‑welfare system. Up to five regional contracts were awarded, each requiring a minimum staffing configuration of four full‑time therapists, a regional coordinator, and program leadership, with mandatory training and fidelity monitoring provided by the Family Therapy Training Institute of Miami. The contract provides a combined operating and start‑up budget of up to $615,443 per award, covering a 12‑month performance period (July 2025‑June 2026) and includes provisions for potential renewals in subsequent fiscal years. • Scope: In‑home BSFT® delivery (12‑17 weekly sessions) for 120 families per region annually, with safety assessments, engagement strategies, and collaborative advisory council participation. • Staffing: Minimum 4 therapist FTEs, a regional coordinator, program director, and (Year 2) a clinical supervisor; all staff must hold appropriate licenses and complete FTTIM training. • Funding: $3.69 M total state allocation; up to $615 K per award; includes start‑up (≤$50 K) and operating expenses; no matching‑funds required. • Reporting & Compliance: Quarterly expenditure reports, quarterly/annual program data, insurance and bond requirements, and adherence to DCF contract policy and data‑system standards.