Ocean County Opengov #313621

Ocean County In-Home and Community-Based Counseling and Family Support for Youth

Ocean County is seeking providers to deliver in-home and community-based counseling and family support for at-risk and justice-involved youth. - Government buyer: County of Ocean, New Jersey — Ocean County Department of Juvenile Services and Ocean County Youth Services Commission; procurement office: Ocean County Purchasing Department. - Requested service: Individualized counseling, family intervention, skill development, and supportive services for youth at risk of deeper juvenile-justice involvement or on probation. Services support diversion, community-based dispositions, family functioning, school and community stability, and reintegration when appropriate. - Funding and billing: The stated funding allocation is $137,000. Providers propose fee-for-service rates and bill monthly; rates and billable units must be explained in the budget. - Provider requirements: Services must be delivered by appropriately licensed professionals. Applicants need at least two years of relevant experience serving Ocean County youth and families. - Service approach: Services should be strengths-based, family-centered, trauma-responsive, developmentally and culturally responsive, youth-centered, and evidence-informed. Proposals should explain the service model, referral and intake, engagement, coordination, staffing, access and equity, and transition planning; services should complement rather than duplicate existing supports. - OEMs and vendors: No product manufacturers, OEMs, or service vendors are named in the opportunity. - Performance period: An initial one-year funding period is contemplated, with annual renewals based on performance and recommendations for a total term of up to five years, subject to applicable plan approval and state direction.

Description

The County of Ocean is seeking competitive contract proposals for in-home and community-based counseling and family support services for at-risk youth and youth on probation in Ocean County. Services include individualized counseling, family intervention, skill development, and supportive services for youth involved in or at risk of deeper involvement in the juvenile justice system, with an emphasis on supporting safe community-based outcomes. The notice identifies a funding allocation of $137,000 and calls for services to be billed monthly at a fee-per-service rate. The contract period is January 1 through December 31, 2027, contingent on adoption of the Youth Services Commission 2027–2029 Comprehensive Plan and Application; renewals may extend the total term up to five years.

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