2021 RFP Family Support Partners

The 2021 RFP Family Support Partners program, administered by the New Jersey Department of Children and Families (Children’s System of Care division), provides up to three one‑year, part‑time Family Support Partner positions funded at $53,900 each. The award targets existing Family Support Organizations (FSOs) operating in Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Passaic, or Union counties, with the goal of delivering peer‑support services to youth awaiting or at risk of out‑of‑home treatment and their caregivers. Recipients must recruit a qualified Family Support Partner (a parent/guardian of a child with relevant challenges), provide comprehensive training (including the Nurtured Heart Approach and COVID‑19 protocols), and report on a suite of performance metrics covering engagement numbers, remote support sessions, referrals to basic‑needs services, and social‑connection outcomes. The contract emphasizes compliance with HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, and New Jersey anti‑discrimination statutes, and requires extensive pre‑ and post‑award documentation. Two awards were granted: Family Support Organization of Hudson County and Family Support Organization of Essex County. The procurement followed a standard open‑competition RFP process with a bid deadline of April 28 2021 and an award announcement on June 11 2021. • Funding: $53,900 per award for a 12‑month, 0.8 FTE position. • Scope: Recruit/hire one peer‑support staff, deliver in‑person and remote services, coordinate with CMOs and Child‑Family Teams, and meet defined output/outcome metrics. • Requirements: Existing contract with DCF, nonprofit status, DUNS number, ability to commence operations within 30 days, and adherence to extensive reporting and confidentiality standards.