1. Licensed Substance Use Disorder Treatment Continuum of Care for Women with Dependent Children
Bidder’s Conference
Good morning and welcome. This is the bidder’s conference for the Licensed Substance Use Disorder Treatment Continuum of Care for Women with Dependent Children. My name is Mollie Greene, and I am the Director of Clinical Services for the Department of Children and families. I will be giving a brief overview of the program this morning, after which, we will entertain questions pertaining to proposals. Should you have questions during the presentation, please hold them until the Q&A session. Some of you may be very familiar with the Department; however, some of you may not. Therefore, in the presentation we will be giving an overview of the Department and its Divisions as well as providing insight on what the Department is requesting with this RFP.
So let’s begin…
June 15, 2017

2. Department of Children and Families (DCF)
Created in July 2006
First Cabinet-level Department devoted exclusively to serving and safeguarding children and families
Ensure the safety, well-being and success of children, youth, families and communities
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DCF was previously multiple Divisions within the Department of Human Services.

3. Department of Children and Families (DCF)
Four Major Operating Divisions:
Child Protection and Permanency
Children's System of Care
Family and Community Partnerships
Women
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4. 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
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The Division of Child Protection and Permanency is charged with investigating allegations of child abuse and neglect and addressing child welfare concerns.
Referrals are made to the child abuse hotline, SCR.

5. Child Protection and Permanency (CP&P)46
Local
Offices 9
Area
If a child protective services or child welfare services referral is received, it is forwarded to one of CP&P’s 46 local offices. There is at least one LO in each NJ county.
Area offices provide oversight and support to the LO’s.
*As of November 1, 2014, there will be
nine (9) areas offices

6. Program Overview
Through this RFP, DCF is making up to $1,800,000 in funding available for a substance use disorder treatment continuum of care to include long-term residential and outpatient treatment services for CP&P-involved mothers and children. The continuum may also include outpatient substance use disorder treatment services for CP&P involved fathers.

7. Program Overview
The proposed continuum of services shall include a minimum of twelve (12) long-term residential treatment beds for mothers and children.
Funds will be used to support a continuum of care for child welfare-involved mothers and children up to age 4. Proposed programs shall have the capacity to accommodate some mothers with up to three children, including pregnant women with up to two dependent children at the time of admission.

8. Program Overview
This opportunity is open to agencies operating at least one residential substance use disorder treatment facility currently licensed by the New Jersey Department of Human Services Office of Licensing (DHS OOL) or by the licensing authority recognized by the single state authority (SSA) for substance use disorders in another state to regulate substance use disorder treatment facilities.
Applications are limited to providers who will deliver services in one or more counties in New Jersey. Services must be located in New Jersey and may serve clients from across the State.

9. Program Overview
Applicants must submit a program implementation plan demonstrating that residential treatment services will be operational within twelve months of the contract award and outpatient services will be operational within six months of the contract award.
All referrals to the program shall be made through CP&P and may be facilitated by the Child Protection Substance Abuse Initiative (CPSAI). Referrals of pregnant women must be approved by the CP&P Local Office Manager prior to admission.

10. Program Overview
Throughout the continuum of care, child safety and well-being outcomes must be an integral component of treatment planning, reassessment, discharge and follow-up. The services shall seek to maximize child custody where appropriate and allow for the return or reunification of children not in the custody of the CP&P involved client and family.
Successful applicants will partner with and leverage other community agencies as a means of expanding resources and services available through this continuum of care.

11. Services to be Funded
The awarded agency will provide a comprehensive program of integrated care to promote the safety and well-being of families and children affected by substance use and other co-occurring disorders delivered with a trauma-informed, family-centered approach.
Successful proposals will reflect DCF’s core values and Case Practice Model, including a strengths-based approach, individualized planning, and family engagement/teaming, and shall provide a family-centered treatment approach to address the full range of the family’s needs using evidence-supported practices for clinical treatment, clinical support, and community services.
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12. Services to be Funded
The awarded provider shall deliver services that meet the specifications for the proposed level(s) of care description(s) for co-occurring enhanced treatment services detailed in the ASAM Criteria 2013.
Access to medication-assisted treatment, including methadone treatment, (MAT) must also be included as part of the continuum of services, either directly by the proposed program or through affiliation with MAT providers.
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13. Services to be Funded
Proposals should include both long-term residential and outpatient services; should indicate all levels of care (i.e., long-term residential, halfway house, intensive outpatient, outpatient, etc.) that will be provided; and how many slots of each level of care will be made available. The proposed continuum of services shall include a minimum of twelve (12) long-term residential treatment beds for mothers and children.
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Please see Exhibit A in the RFP for a list of designated regions

14. Services to be Funded
Proposed treatment models should, at a minimum, provide:
Continuous, comprehensive service planning for the client, child(ren), and family to ensure for individualized and relevant services
Trauma-informed, integrated treatment for substance use and mental health disorders
Supportive services to remove barriers and allow for active participation in treatment (e.g., transportation, child care)
Education, skill building, and supportive services to help clients transition from more restrictive, supportive environments to community supports
Therapeutic interventions for the client, children, and family
Recovery management and supports including recovery specialists that shall continue to be available to program participants post-discharge
Wellness activities such as nutritional counseling, meal planning, and fitness opportunities
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Please see Exhibit A in the RFP for a list of designated regions

15. Services to be Funded
Treatment must include use of best practices including trauma-informed and evidence-based/evidence-informed programs and practices.
Agencies are expected to provide a range of services to support parents’ recovery and reduce the risk and rate of relapse, including peer support services delivered by recovery specialists, individualized relapse prevention planning to identify triggers and appropriate coping/response strategies, and access to medication-assisted treatment.
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Please see Exhibit A in the RFP for a list of designated regions

16. Services to be Funded
Applicants must have DHS OOL-approved policies and procedures for delivering integrated treatment for co-occurring mental health disorders.
Proposals must identify that staff have the credentials and/or competency to serve individuals who have a co-occurring disorder.
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Please see Exhibit A in the RFP for a list of designated regions

17. Services to be Funded The awarded provider is expected to:
Communicate timely with CP&P regarding emerging or urgent issues that may impact the case plan
Participate in case conferences with CP&P case workers as required
Provide CP&P biweekly written progress reports
Assist CP&P in arranging visitation for other children in out-of-home placement
Participate in other CP&P teaming meetings—Family Team Meetings, etc.
Collaborate with other clinical supports in the CP&P Local Office
Participate in interdisciplinary meetings with Child Welfare Systems and/or Courts, including monthly Child Welfare Consortia meetings (where applicable)
Coordinate with screening and assessment providers (Child Protection Substance Abuse Initiative, Work First New Jersey-Substance Abuse Initiative, etc.), to facilitate admission and treatment planning.
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Please see Exhibit A in the RFP for a list of designated regions

18. Additional Requirements
Any provider of services under this contract shall be required to coordinate with CP&P to implement plans of safe care for infants affected by substance use who are served by the program. Plans of safe care address the needs of the mother, infant and family to ensure coordination of, access to, and engagement in services, are developed prior to the birth event whenever possible, and ensure collaboration with treatment providers, health care providers, early childhood service providers, and other members of a multidisciplinary team as appropriate.
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Please see Exhibit A in the RFP for a list of designated regions

19. Additional Requirements
Parents seeking substance use disorder treatment services will likely be of diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds; therefore, applicants should demonstrate their program’s ability to provide culturally appropriate services to a diverse population.
Gender-specific services should be ethnically and culturally sensitive, and respond to gender-specific issues regarding reproductive health, sexuality, relationships, anger management, parenting, and other issues in a nonjudgmental manner in a supportive environment.
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Please see Exhibit A in the RFP for a list of designated regions

20. Funding Information
The Department will make up to $1,800,000 in funding available for a substance use disorder treatment continuum of services that includes long-term residential and outpatient treatment services for CP&P-involved mothers and children.
One award will be issued; multiple agencies may submit a joint application, but there must be a lead applicant.
A portion of the initial funds may be used for start-up costs such as recruitment and hiring of staff, securing equipment, and minor renovations and refurbishing.
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Contract renewals will be dependent upon performance and compliance. It is intended that the contract term will be for 12 months subject to appropriation.
Contract renewals will be dependent upon performance and compliance.
Matching funds are not required.
Funds awarded under this program may not be used to supplant or duplicate existing funding.
Any expenses incurred prior to the effective date of the contract will not be reimbursed by DCF.

21. Deadline for inquiries:
RFP Inquiries
Deadline for inquiries:
TODAY, June 15, 2017
by 5:00pm

22. Deadline for receipt of proposals:
RFP Submission
Deadline for receipt of proposals:
August 15, 2017
by 12:00 PM

23. Questions