Family Preservation Services Bidder’s Conference DCF Office of Strategic Development: Kerry-Anne Henry, Jeremiah Hawkins March 1, 2017

Agenda & Objectives Introductions Debra Lancaster, Chief Program Officer Cathy Schafer, Director of Grants Management Discuss highlights from the Request for Proposal for Statewide Family Preservation Services. Clarify information provided in the RFP.

Department of Children and Families (DCF) Created in July 2006 First Cabinet-level Department devoted exclusively to serving and safeguarding children and families Mission: Ensure the safety, well-being and success of NJ’s children, youth and families.

Department of Children and Families (DCF) Four Major Operating Divisions: Child Protection and Permanency Children's System of Care Family and Community Partnerships Division on Women Click to add notes

Child Protection and Permanency (CP&P) Formerly the Division of Youth and Family Services (DYFS) Investigates allegations of child abuse and neglect and addresses child welfare concerns Child Abuse Hotline (State Central Registry) operates 24-hours a day, 7-days a week. Click to add notes

Child Protection and Permanency (CP&P) 46 Local Offices 9 Area

CP&P at a Glance Monthly CP&P Quick Facts1 – February 2017 14,626 Hotline Referrals 25,185 Families Under CP&P Supervision 39,747 Children Receiving CP&P In-Home Services 6,291 Children in Out-of-Home Placements Annual CP&P Abuse/Neglect Findings2 - CY14 90,135 Children Reported for Abuse/Neglect 11,556 Victims of Abuse/Neglect (“Substantiated” or “Established” Finding) 1DCF Commissioner’s Dashboard and 22014 Child Abuse and Neglect Report

NJ Family Preservation Services Intensive, in-home, family education and crisis intervention program. Goals include: Prevent unnecessary out-of-home placement Ensure the safety of children Stabilize the family Improve family functioning and, Link families with appropriate community resources.

Literature Review - Why FPS? The removal of children from their homes can have devastating effects across multiple domains of functioning. Most children fare better in their own homes with appropriate support services in place. Sources: 1. Lawrence, C., Carlson, E.., & Egeland, B. (2006). The impact of foster care on development. Development and Psychopathology, 18, 57-76. 2 James, S., Landsverk, J., & Donald J. S. (2004). Placement Movement in Out-of-Home Care: Patterns and Predictors. Children and Youth Services Review, 26(2): 185-206. 3 Courtney, M., Dworsky, A., Brown, A., Cary, C., Love, K., & Vorhies, V. (2011). Midwest evaluation of the adult functioning of former foster youth: Outcomes at age 26. Chicago, IL: Chapin Hall at the University of Chicago.

Literature Review FPS Positively Impacts: Family functioning Child Safety Reduction in out-of-home (OOH) placements Reduction in OOH Funding

NJ FPS Brief History Implementation began in 1987 Established by NJ State legislation in 1993 At least one program in each of New Jersey’s 21 counties Facilitated through contracts with community- based providers

NJ FPS Model FPS and Step Down Assessment and Planning Skill Based Intervention Concrete Services Service Closure and Transition

FPS and CP&P Child Abuse or Neglect Referral Screened In/Out Investigation CPS/CWS Findings Service Provision/Case Closure In-Home Services Family Preservation Services Out of Home Placement Permanency Services Post Permanency Services

Service Volume and Outcomes FY15: July 1, 2014 – June 30, 2015 946 Families - 2,163 Children Served 92% of children remained in target home from intake to discharge Almost 50% of children were 6yrs old or younger

Services to be Funded Model Components: Implementation Supports Assessment and Planning Skill Based Intervention Concrete Services Service Closure and Transition Implementation Supports Staffing Training Coaching/Supervision

Services to be Funded (cont.) Evaluation- Applicant must agree to engage in the evaluation process with DCF (and possibly external evaluator) including but not limited to: Mandatory Reporting Quarterly Meetings Other learning opportunities (i.e. Learning Collaborative etc.) Follow-Up Survey with families at 3, 6 and 12 month intervals

FPS - Estimated Minimum Level of Service

Step Down – Current 7 Providers 9 counties (Atlantic, Cumberland, Camden, Gloucester, Essex, Union, Hudson, Middlesex and Ocean) 100 Slots On average counties have 10 slots These slots are fully utilized the majority of the time

Step Down LOS is inclusive of step down services Step Down is a lower level of service and is to be determined on a case-by-case basis

What’s New? Improved access for families in crisis as needed Improve staff Retention Competitive Salaries Strengthen Implementation Supports

Additional Information Existing FPS contracted providers MUST apply for this RFP if they wish to continue to provide FPS. Only one application is required for multiple counties Each county will be evaluated separately Each county must be able to stand on its own

Additional Information Complete applications MUST include the County Checklist and corresponding Budget. Budgets should be reasonable and reflect the scope of responsibilities required to achieve program goals. We are looking for your best competitive proposal There is no formula

Additional Information Training Existing New Worker Training Supervisory Training is in development Current providers, if not awarded new contract DCF will work closely with your agency and the awarded agency to ensure a smooth transition

Posted on the DCF website by: QA Responses Posted on the DCF website by: March 13, 2017 by 12:00 p.m.

RFP Submission Proposals are due March 29, 2017 by 12:00 p.m.