In-Home & Community-Based Counseling & Family Support Services

The Ocean County Youth Services Commission (YSC) is soliciting competitive proposals from qualified organizations to deliver In‑Home and Community‑Based Counseling and Family Support Services for at‑risk and probation‑status youth throughout Ocean County, New Jersey. The contract covers the fiscal year 1/1/2027‑12/31/2027 with a total funding allocation of $137,000, paid on a fee‑per‑service basis. Services include individualized counseling, family intervention, skill development, diversion and disposition support, and community reintegration assistance. Providers must be licensed professionals with at least two years of relevant experience, must coordinate with existing service providers, and must adhere to extensive performance‑measurement and reporting requirements (monthly, quarterly, and annual). The contract may be renewed annually for up to five years based on performance. • Target population: youth involved in or at risk of deeper juvenile‑justice involvement, including those on probation or in diversion programs. • Core deliverables: home‑based counseling, family support, skill‑building, transition planning, and coordination with courts, probation, schools, and community agencies. • Funding: $137,000 total, billed monthly per service unit. • Performance: required Provider Performance Plan, outcome matrix, monthly/quarterly reports, youth/family exit surveys. • Eligibility: organizations with ≥2 years experience, appropriate New Jersey licenses, and capacity to meet staffing and documentation standards.