2019 RFP DOW Displaced Homemaker Program - 5 Counties

The 2019 Displaced Homemaker Program RFP, issued by the New Jersey Department of Children and Families, sought to fund one Displaced Homemaker service provider in each of five counties (Camden, Cape May, Mercer, Salem, Somerset). Up to $150,000 per county (total $750,000) was available for a 12‑month performance period to deliver job‑training, financial literacy, health education, legal referrals, and supportive case management to displaced homemakers, primarily women. The solicitation required a minimum staffing level, data reporting via a DCF web‑based system, and compliance with New Jersey equal‑employment statutes. Four vendors were ultimately awarded contracts on June 19 2019. • Funding: $150k per county (max $750k total). • Scope: Job counseling, computer‑literacy labs, financial‑management workshops, health/legal counseling, and six annual workshops per provider. • Requirements: Full‑time case manager + part‑time staff, trauma‑informed service delivery, monthly data submissions, extensive documentation (governance, policies, etc.).