2018 RFP Child Advocacy Development Grants - Treatment

The 2018 Child Advocacy Development Grants – Treatment RFP, issued by the New Jersey Department of Children and Families, provides up to $500,000 per award to fund treatment‑service staffing and related costs at existing or newly‑developed Child Advocacy Centers. The solicitation required attendance at a mandatory bidders’ conference, a detailed proposal (max 25 pages), and extensive documentation (DUNS, SAM, insurance, bonding, etc.). Three awardees were selected: Wynona’s House – Essex County CAC, Cumberland County Prosecutor’s Office, and Deirdre O’Brien – Morris County CAC. Funds must be obligated by June 30 2019 and used for hiring bilingual clinicians, intake coordinators, and creating child‑focused spaces that meet national standards. • Funding limit: up to $500K per award, one‑time, with a total of 21 possible awards. • Eligible applicants: county governments, prosecutor’s offices, or nonprofit entities affiliated with a county prosecutor. • Mandatory conference attendance (Oct 24 2018) and proposal deadline (Nov 28 2018) were required. • Required deliverables include staffing plans, ADA‑compliant facilities, and a budget narrative with Exhibit D.