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State of New Jersey

Department of Human Services

Directory of Contracted Services

Fiscal Year 2010

(July 1, 2009 to June 30, 2010)

Prepared by: Office of Contract Policy and Management

Produced by DHS Office of Publications 5/2010

New Jersey Department of Human Service (DHS)Directory of Contracted Services

(March 2010)

Introduction

The DHS Directory of Contracted Services is published to inform the general public, aswell as potential provider agencies, of the services contracted under DHS throughout thestate of New Jersey. The directory is organized by contracting units and servicecategories, and includes information detailing the spectrum of services provided by DHS.

The Request for Proposals (RFPs) for new funding are published on the DHS Website athttp://www.state.nj.us/humanservices/grantan.html, along with the service to bedeveloped and the corresponding contact information. The funding for contract servicesmay come from a variety of sources including New Jersey state appropriations, federalfunds and private grants.

The DHS has eight “Departmental Component Contracting Unit (s)” that purchase thirdparty services including the divisions of Developmental Disabilities; FamilyDevelopment; Medical Assistance and Health Services; Addiction Services; DisabilityServices; along with the Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired and the Officefor the Prevention of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities.

DHS makes every effort to work to serve New Jersey’s most vulnerable citizens,including people with developmental disabilities, adults with serious and persistentmental illnesses, individuals who are blind and visually impaired, and people withalcohol and drug addiction problems. The services provided through DHS are madeavailable in concert with the state’s non-profit and for-profit human servicesorganizations, and the state’s public/hospital-based community providers.

Any concerns, questions or information updates regarding the DHS Directory ofContracted Services should be made by contacting a specific Departmental ComponentContracting Unit, as well as the DHS Contract Policy and Management Office at 609-292-9469. The directory is organized and distributed annually through Contract andPolicy Management Office to assist consumers with understanding the department’scontracted services, along with related budget, legislation, process and procedure.

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DHS CONTRACTED SERVICES DIRECTORY

CONTENT

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Introduction……………………………………………………………………………… i

Table of Content……………………………………………………………………... ii-iii

COMMISSION FOR THE BLIND & VISUALLY IMPAIRED…………………….. 1

Advocacy/Legal…………………………………………………………………………... 2Independent Living for the Elderly and/or Deaf/Blind……………………………………3Prevention of Blindness…………………………………………………………………... 4Psychological Services…………………………………………………………………….5Recorded Books…………………………………………………………………………... 6Recreation………………………………………………………………………………… 7Training and Employment including Supported Employment…………………………… 8Volunteers………………………………………………………………………………… 9

DIVISION OF DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES……………………………… 10

Adult Training……………………………………………………………………………11Adult Training Special Projects………………………………………………………….12New Placement/Case Management………………………………………………………13Group Homes and Supervised Apartments………………………………………………14Group Home Support…………………………………………………………………….15Non-Traditional Services (Family Services, Voucher Stipend, Self-Determination,

Camp, Real Life)………………………………………………………………………………..16Private Institutional Care…………………………………………………………………17Supportive Living Program………………………………………………………………18

DIVISION OF FAMILY DEVELOPMENT………………………………………….19

Child Care Vouchers and Child Care Support Programs……………………………….. 20Center-Based Child Care…………………………………………………………………22Special Initiatives and Transportation……………………………………………………23Intensive Case Management for Post 60 Month Recipients…………………………….. 24Social Services for the Homeless………………………………………………………...25Refugee Resettlement Programs………………………………………………………… 26Outreach, Education, Supervision and Training Initiative…………………………….…27Substance Abuse, Assessment, Referral, and Intensive Case Management……………..28Kinship Wraparound & Legal Guardianship Initiative…………………………………..29

DIVISION OF MEDICAL ASSISTANCE AND HEALTH SERVICES…………... 30

Transportation - Essex and Hudson Counties……………………………………………31Emergency Department (ED) Diversion Programs………………………………………32

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DIVISION OF MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES…………………………………….34

Integrated Case Management Services (ICMS)………………………………………….35Outpatient Services……………………………………………………………………… 36Partial Care……………………………………………………………………………….37Programs in Assertive Community Treatment (PACT)………………………………….38Residential Services……………………………………………………………………...39System Advocacy, Legal Services……………………………………………………….40Supportive Housing………………………………………………………………………41Emergency/Screening Services…………………………………………………………..42Intensive Family Support Services……………………………………………………… 43Self-Help Centers……………………………………………………………………….. 44Supported Employment…………………………………………………………………. 45Programs for Assistance in the Transition from Homelessness (P.A.T.H.)…………….. 46Justice Involved Services (Includes Jail Diversion, Re-Entry,

& Criminal Justice Services)…………………………………………………………. 47Other Services (Training, Admin, Technical Assistance CenterAffiliation Agreements, IT Support)……………………………………………………. 48Intensive Outpatient Services…………………………………………………………… 49

OFFICE FOR THE PREVENTION OF MENTAL RETARDATION ANDDEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES……………………………………………….. 50

Prevention Education……………………………………………………………………. 51

DIVISION OF DISABILITY SERVICES…………………………………………….52

Personal Assistance Services Program (PASP)…………………………………………. 53Personal Assistance Services Program (PASP) Training Program………………………54Medicaid Infrastructure Grant……………………………………………………………55NJ Ramp Project………………………………………………………………………… 56Traumatic Brain Injury Implementation Grant…………………………………………..57Address Violence Against Women With Disabilities……………………………………58New Jersey Nurse Delegation Pilot Program…………………………………………….59

DIVISION OF ADDICTION SERVICES…………………………………………….60

Treatment Services for Criminal Offenders……………………………………………...61Substance Abuse Treatment & Prevention Services for the Deaf,

Hard or Hearing and Disabled……………………………………………………....... 63Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Treatment and Rehabilitation Services…………………... 65Compulsive Gambling Prevention and Treatment……………………………………….67Treatment of Intoxicated Drivers………………………………………………………...69Primary Prevention of Alcohol and Drug Abuse………………………………………...70Treatment Services for Women…………………………………………………………. 72Homes for Recovering Substance Abusers……………………………………………....74Substance Abuse Treatment & Prevention Services/Mobile Medication/

Office-Based Services/Outreach……………………………………………………… 75

NJDHSCOMMISSION FOR THE BLIND

& VISUALLY IMPAIRED

(CBVI)

The mission of the CBVI is to promote and provide services in the areas of education,employment, independence and eye health, through informed choice and partnership withpersons who are blind or visually impaired, their families and the community.

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CONTRACTED FUNDSNEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES

CBVI

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Service Category: Advocacy/Legal

Departmental Component Name: Commission for the Blind & Visually Impaired (CBVI)

Authorizing Legislation: NAACO 10:91

Purpose of the Program: To provide legal and advocacy services on behalf ofcommission clients whose accessibility to information,programs and legal assistance is affected by their vision.

Funding Amount: $298,766

Provider Agency Profile: Private/public non-profit organizations are eligible forconsideration. In addition, the agency must have staffqualified to provide legal services.

Qualifications: Ability to provide services throughout the state; knowledge,experience and ability to provide legal and advocacy services,especially to those who are disabled and/or visually impaired.Staff qualified to provide services.

For Information, Contact: Frank ScheickManager 1, Fiscal Resources153 Halsey Street, 6th FloorP.O. Box 47017Newark, NJ 07101Phone: (973) 648-3126Fax: (973) 648-3389

Deadline Dates: Current funding is targeted to existing services forcontinuation. Funding for new services is determined throughan open, competitive Request for Proposal (RFP) processannounced through Public Notices on the DHS website:www.state.nj.us/humanservices/grantan.html,and in the newspapers of general distribution.



CBVI

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Service Category: Independent Living for Elderly and/or Deaf/Blind


Authorizing Legislation: Workforce Investment Act of 1998, Title IV,Section 410 and N.J.A.C. 10:91

Purpose of the Program: To identify seniors and/or deaf/blind adults who are blind orvisually impaired, integrate the seniors into currently existingprograms and develop peer support groups; identify, train andmatch volunteers with seniors and/or deaf/blind adults, andprovide recreational opportunities for this population.

Funding Amount: $1,082,965

Provider Agency Profile: Public agencies, public/private non-profit or for-profitorganizations are eligible for consideration. In addition, theagency must have experience and knowledge of the needs ofthe target population.

Qualifications: Experience, knowledge and ability to provide services toindividuals who are deaf/blind; staff qualified to provideservice (knowledge of sign, assistive technology, etc.);community-based organization. The provider must be able toprovide services throughout the state.

For Information, Contact: Frank ScheickManager 1, Fiscal Resources153 Halsey Street, 6th floorP.O. Box 47017Newark, NJ 07101Phone: (973) 648-3126Fax: (973) 648-3389

Dateline Dates: Current funding is targeted to existing services forcontinuation. Funding for new services is determined throughan open, competitive Request for Proposal (RFP) processannounced through Public Notices on the DHS website:www.state.nj.us/humanservices/grantan.html,and in the newspapers of general distribution.



CBVI

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Service Category: Prevention of Blindness


Authorizing Legislation: State appropriation

Purpose of the Program: To identify individuals who are at risk of loosing their sightvia vision screenings to prevent blindness through serviceintervention.


Provider Agency Profile: Private/public non-profit organizations are eligible forconsideration. In addition, the agency must have experienceand knowledge of the needs of the target population and/orvision screening/education.

Qualifications: Experience and knowledge with ability to organize, publicizeand conduct vision screening events, directed to the targetpopulation.

For Information, Contact: Frank ScheickManager 1, Fiscal Resources153 Halsey Street, 6th floorP.O. Box 47017Newark, NJ 07101Phone: (973) 648-3126Fax: (973) 648-3389




CBVI

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Service Category: Psychological Services


Authorizing Legislation: Budget line item (Special appropriation) and N.J.A.C. 10:91

Purpose of the Program: To identify and train providers of mental health services towork with clients of the commission; to train commission staffon issues relating to mental health system; to develop, organizeand monitor self-help groups relating to blindness; and, toprovide technical assistance to commission staff on individualclients.


Provider Agency Profile: Private/public non-profit organizations are eligible forconsideration. Knowledge of mental health systems andability to deliver specialized services is critical.

Qualifications: Knowledge and experience providing self-help and mentalhealth services to the community; knowledge of providingservices to people who are visually impaired. Able to provideservices to non-English speaking population.

For Information, Contact: Frank ScheickManager 1, Fiscal Resources153 Halsey Street, 6th floorP. O. Box 47017Newark, NJ 07101Phone: (973) 648-3126Fax: (973) 648-3389




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Service Category: Recorded Books


Authorizing Legislation: Budget line item (Special appropriation) andN.J.A.C. 10:91

Purpose of the Program: To facilitate the use of this service (provision oftextbooks/technical manuals, etc. through various alternativemedia) by New Jersey citizens who areunable to use regular print.


Provider Agency Profile: Private non-profit organizations with experienceand capacity to provide requested recorded booksin a timely manner.

Qualifications: Provided recorded books for people who are blind and visuallyimpaired in a professional, efficient, timely and effectivemanner.

For Information, Contract: Frank ScheickManager 1, Fiscal Resources153 Halsey Street, 6th floorP.O. Box 47017Newark, NJ 07101Phone: (973) 648-3126Fax: (973) 648-3389




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Service Category: Recreation

Departmental Component Name: Commission for the Blind & Visually Impaired (CBV)

Authorizing Legislation: N.J.A.C. 10:91

Purpose of the Program: To provide orientation to Activities of Daily Living (ADL)activities, socialization and recreational opportunities toprograms for people who are blind or visually impaired livingin a rural environment.


Provider Agency Profile: Private/public non-profit organizations are eligiblefor consideration.

Qualifications: Community-based program for elderly blind individuals livingin Cumberland County; able to provide recreation and socialactivities; able to teach activities of daily living skills.





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Service Category: Training and Employment, including Supported Employment


Authorizing Legislation: Budget line item and N.J.A.C. 10:91 and 10:95

Purpose of the Program: To evaluate, adapt and install equipment in employment,training, and educational setting for adults and children whoare blind; To orient and train adults and children in the use ofsaid equipment; To provide training, technical assistance andresource development to commission staff, with basickeyboarding skills and computer literacy skills to clients whoare blind; to coordinate a technical Aids center at the JosephKohn Center.


Provider Agency Profile: Private/public non-profit organizations are eligible forconsideration. In addition, the agency must be knowledgeableof and able to communicate information concerning theAmericans with Disabilities Act, technology, word processing,equipment and training (as it applies to the field of blindness)and in identifying job placement opportunities (as it applies tosupported employment).

Qualifications: Provide one-on-one consultation to education programs and/orCommission staff about techniques, materials, etc. for teachinga visually impaired student or adult to utilize adaptiveequipment. Identify resources for the provision of adaptivematerials, aids and equipment that adults/children’s programscan utilize. Knowledgeable of the labor market andemployer’s needs with respect to skill levels and efficiency.





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Service Category: Volunteers


Authorizing Legislation: N.J.A.C. 10:91

Purpose of the Program: To recruit, train, match and monitor volunteers to work withpeople who are blind and visually impaired.


Provider Agency Profile: Private/public non-profit organizations are eligible forconsideration. In addition, the agency must be experienced involunteer recruitment and training.

Qualifications: Knowledge and experience in volunteer recruitment, trainingand matching a volunteer with an individual in need ofassistance. Able to provide services to non-English speakingpopulations. Able to visit clients in their place of residence;experience with individuals who are blind and visuallyimpaired.




NJDHSDIVISION OF DEVELOPMENTAL

DISABILITIES

(DDD)

The mission of DDD is to provide services in the least restrictive environment possible, tofoster individual development and independence to people with developmental disabilities.

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DDD

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Service Category: Adult Training

Departmental Component Name: Developmental Disabilities (DDD)

Authorizing Legislation: N.J.S.A. 30:6D-17

Purpose of the Program: Adult training provides day programs to adults withdevelopmental disabilities who live in the community.Services include work activities; activities of daily living, andpersonal awareness. Services are aimed at enablingindividuals to live more independent lives. Services in thiscategory include adult activities, work activities training(WATC), extended employment, and supported employment.


Provider Agency Profile: Not-for-profit and for-profit agencies

Qualifications: Agencies experienced in creating alternatives for individualswith developmental disabilities.

For Information, Contact: Office of Direct ServicesP.O. Box 726Trenton, NJ 08625Phone: (609) 631-6509Fax: (609) 631-2222




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Service Category: Adult Training Special Projects



Purpose of the Program: Adult Training Special Projects refers to programs that falloutside the more traditional range of services available foradults with developmental disabilities. It includes medical daycare, transportation contracts for adult day programs, and adultcrew labor.


Provider Agency Profile: Private agencies, not-for-profit and for-profit andpublic entities

Qualifications: Experience in creating alternatives for individualswith developmental disabilities.

For Information, Contact: Office of Direct ServicesP.O. Box 726Trenton, NJ 08625Phone: (609) 631-6509Fax: (609) 631-2222




DDD

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Service Category: New Placements/Case Management



Purpose of the Program: The Housing and Resource Development Unit coordinates thedevelopment of residential servicesfor people coming off the Community Services Waiting List.Providers are requested to submit proposals toserve specific individuals, once informed of each person’sneeds; proposals are then forwarded to the individual andher/his family for their ultimate service selection. CaseManagement then coordinates the various aspects, residentialprograms, and clinical support servers. An IndividualHabilitation Plan (IHP) identifies service needs andparameters. The case manager is responsible for ensuring theIHP goals are met and revised, as necessary; the case managerinitiates periodic review of the IHP.


Provider Agency Profile: For-profit and not-for-profit private agencies


For Information, Contact: Office of Housing & Resource DevelopmentP.O. Box 726Trenton, NJ 08625Phone: (609) 631-6510Fax: (609) 631-2222




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Service Category: Group Homes and Supervised Apartments



Purpose of the Program: Group homes provide community residence for (four to six)people with developmental disabilities. Supervised apartmentsserve one or two individuals (per apartment). Group homesand apartments provide services to individuals with a varietyof needs. Therefore, program patterns run the gamut fromminimal supervisions to highly structured environments.



Qualifications: Agencies experienced in creating and implementingalternatives for individuals with developmental disabilities.





DDD

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Service Category: Group Home Support



Purpose of the Program: Group Home Support provides pre-service and on-goingtraining for provider agency direct care staff.


Provider Agency Profile: Private agencies, not-for-profit agencies andfor-profit/public entities.

Qualifications: Experience in creating community alternativesfor individuals with developmental disabilities.





DDD

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Service Category: Non-Traditional Services (Family Support, Voucher Stipend,Self-Determination, Camp, Real Life Choices)



Purpose of the Program: The Non-Traditional Services category includes services thatdo not fit easily into more traditional service models, includingday camp, family support, voucher stipend, after school, andsupport broker services.



Qualifications: Agencies experienced in creating and implementingalternatives for individuals with developmental disabilities.

For Information, Contact: Statewide CoordinatorOffice of Systems Change & TransformationP.O. Box 726Trenton, NJ 08625Phone: (609) 631-2291Fax: (609) 631-2214




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Service Category: Private Institutional Care



Purpose of the Program: Private Institutional Care provides institutional services toindividuals with developmental disabilities, both in NewJersey or out-of-state. Individuals reside in private institutionswhen their needs cannot be met by the state-operateddevelopmental centers or community services.


Provider Agency Profile: For-profit and not-for-profit private agencies

Qualifications: Agencies experienced in creating and implementinginstitutional services for individuals with developmentaldisabilities.

For Information, Contact: Assistant DirectorQuality ImprovementP.O. 726Trenton, NJ 08625Phone: (609) 631-6509Fax: (609) 631-2222




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Service Category: Supportive Living Program



Purpose of the Program: Supportive Living consists of apartment living arrangements inwhich clients have no on-site supervision, but receive supportservices such as training and tutoring as needed; and haveaccess to emergency assistance 24 hours/day.







NJDHSDIVISION OF FAMILY DEVELOPMENT

(DFD)

It is the mission of the DFD to provide leadership, direction and supervision to those publicagencies responsible for providing economic assistance to individuals and families. Incooperation with those agencies, DFD plans for and develops policies and programs that promoteindividual and family self-sufficiency.

In fulfilling this mission, DFD provides financial resources, information management services,and administrative support for effective program operation, while serving as an advocate forthose agencies and their beneficiaries.

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DFD

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Service Category: Child Care Vouchers and Child Care Support Programs

Departmental Component Name: Division of Family Development (DFD)

Authorizing Legislation: Child Care Development Block Grant, Title VI of PersonalResponsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of1996 and State Appropriation

Purpose of the Program: The program provides vouchers for parents or qualifiedrelatives to access childcare for their dependents. TheTemporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) Programrequires that recipients are involved in work-related activities,and this program facilitates the selection of providers who cancare for the TANF recipients’ children during work hours.(Referrals to providers who have vacancies are made forchildren and for workers.) The program is responsible forinspecting homes for self-arranged care (initial and follow-up),providing technical assistance to provider agencies in thevoucher program. Child Care Development Funds are alsoused to support child care payments for low-income parent ona sliding scale.

Kinship, Post Adopt and Post TANF care have also beenadded. Abbott School District program has been added,providing after school and summer subsidies.

There are 21 Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies(CCR&R’s) also responsible for the inspection of family daycare homes, approved homes, parent education initiatives,resource and referral, among many quality initiatives.


Provider Agency Profile: Child Care Resource and Referral Agency (one per county)

Qualifications: Compliance with federal Child Care Block Grantrequirements, TANF federal requirements, State child careregulations and Department of Human Services’ contract andfiscal policies.

For Information, Contact: Nicholas ButkewiczContract AdministrationDivision of Family DevelopmentP.O. Box 716, Trenton, NJ 08625-0716Phone: (609) 588-2045, Fax: (609) 588-2257

Deadline Dates: A Request for Proposal (RFP) is expected to be issued for theFFY’10. Contracts are funded on Federal Fiscal Year (FFY)basis.


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Service Category: Center-Based Child Care


Authorizing Legislation: Child Care and Development Fund, Title VI of PersonalResponsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of1996

Purpose of the Program: The Child Care and Development Program for low - incomefamilies, who are in need of child care in order to work orparticipate in the work/training programs, supports the fundingof specific child care centers which serve department referredclients.

The Title IV-A Risk Child Care Program is for low - incomefamilies who are at risk of becoming dependent on publicassistance. The provision of child care services will enable thefamily to maintain current employment or to becomeemployed, thus achieving self-sufficiency. These are definedas mandatory funds in the Child Care Development BlockGrant (CCDBG).

Additionally, children identified by Department of Childrenand Families Division of Youth and Family Services (DYFS)as abused or neglected and in need of protection services are inthe CCDBG protective service segment of the program.


Provider Agency Profile: Private non-profit agencies

Qualifications: Compliance with DYFS Protective Services legislation,New Jersey State child care regulation, contract policies andprocedures.

For Information, Contact: Nicholas ButkewiczContract AdministrationDivision of Family DevelopmentP.O. Box 716Trenton, NJ 08625-0716Phone: (609) 588-2045Fax: (609-588-2257

Deadline Dates: Current funding is targeted to existing services forcontinuation. Funding for any unallocated child care funds areawarded through the Human Services Advisory Council(HSAC) Request for Proposal (RFP) process.


DFD

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Service Category: Special Initiatives and Transportation


Authorizing Legislation: Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity ReconciliationAct of 1996

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)

Purpose of the Program: Special initiatives are provided to meet the welfare reformgoals of the State Work First New Jersey plan, subsequentlyreducing dependence on cash grants. Supports to allowindividuals to maintain self-sufficiency are developed bycounties county government and sub-contracted. This includesthe TIP programs (Training Initiative for Parents) for TANFrecipients with infant children, and Second Chance Homes.


Provider Agency Profile: Government entities, primarily county government or countywelfare agencies, private and non-profit agencies

Qualifications: Compliance with TANF Block Grant, NJ State and federalrequirements, State contracting requirements.

For Information, Contact: Nicholas ButkewiczContract AdministrationDivision of Family DevelopmentP.O. Box 716Trenton, NJ 08625-0716Phone: (609) 588-2045Fax: (609) 588-2257

Deadline Dates: Funding for services are determined through a proposalprocess announced through the counties under the Local PublicContracts regulations.


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Service Category: Intensive Case Management for Post 60 Month Recipients


Authorizing Legislation: State appropriation and Temporary Assistance for NeedyFamilies (TANF) funds

Purpose of the Program: This program provides creative and comprehensiveperformance-based projects designed to successfully moveWork First New Jersey/General Assistance (WFNJ/GA) ablebodied recipients, from cash assistance to self-sufficiency andindependence through full-time unsubsidized employment.Services are targeted to individuals who have exceeded thetime limits of 60 months for being eligible for cash grants.The program is called Supportive Assistance for Individualsand Families (SAIF).


Provider Agency Profile: Community-based agencies

Qualifications: Compliance with departmental program and administrativecriteria. Agencies were selected through a competitiveRequest for Proposal (RFP) process.


Deadline Dates: Current funding is targeted to existing services forcontinuation.


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Service Category: Social Services for the Homeless (SSH)


Authorizing Legislation: State appropriation

Purpose of the Program: The Social Services for the Homeless Program providesservices to homeless families and individuals who are notcategorically eligible for programs such as Aid to Familieswith Dependent Children/Emergency Assistance, GeneralAssistance or Supplemental Security Income/EmergencyAssistance. Emergency Food is provided through food banks.


Provider Agency Profile: Food bank agencies and county agencies, which sub-contractwith community-based agencies

Qualifications: Compliance with departmental program and administrativecriteria required by Comprehensive Emergency AssistanceCommittee of each county Human Services Advisory Council(HSAC).


Deadline Dates: Current funding is targeted to existing services forcontinuation. Funding for sub-contracts through the countiesis determined through a Request for Proposal (RFP) processannounced by the counties.


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Service Category: Refugee Resettlement Programs


Authorizing Legislation: Federal Office of Refugee Resettlement

Purpose of the Program: Funding is targeted to entities that will provide socialservices, language training, employment services andassistance becoming independent.



Qualifications: Compliance with departmental program and administrativecriteria

For Information Contact: Nicholas ButkewiczContract AdministrationDivision of Family DevelopmentP.O. Box 716Trenton, NJ 08625-0716Phone: (609) 588-2045Fax: (609) 588-2257

Deadline Dates: Current federal funding is targeted to existing agencies,federal grants may be altered after 1/1/09.


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Service Category: Outreach, Education, Supervision and Training Programs


Authorizing Legislation: State appropriation and TANF funds

Purpose of the Program: Family workers in Abbott contracted centers receivestandardized quality training and have a professional socialworker to help work with families along with complex issuessuch as health care, domestic violence, parenting and childdevelopment. The goal of this program is to provideconsistent models for working with families in over 400 childcare center settings. Educational programs for Latinoindividuals and community, child care outreach, and parentingare included in this category as well as outreach to assist in SSIapplications.



Qualifications: Request for Proposal (RFP) process, compliance withdepartmental program and administrative criteria. FamilyWorker Outreach agencies were selected from experiencedAbbott pre-school programs.

For Information, Contact: Nicholas ButkewiczContract AdministrationDivision of Family DevelopmentP.O. Box 716Trenton, NJ 08625-0716Phone (609) 588-2045Fax: (609) 588-2257

Deadline Dates: Current funding is targeted to existing services forcontinuation.


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Service Category: Substance Abuse, Assessment, Referral, and Intensive CaseManagement


Authorizing Legislation: Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (TANF)

Purpose of the Program: A managed care model for TANF and General Assistance(GA) recipients that receive intensive treatment as a workactivity. Statewide treatment services with Division ofAddiction Services (DAS) agencies.


Provider Agency Profile: Private non-profit agency (National Council of Alcoholismand Drug Dependence-New Jersey)

Qualifications: Compliance with Department of Human Services’contracting requirements



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Service Category: Kinship Wraparound and Legal Guardianship Initiative


Authorizing Legislation: State appropriation and Temporary Assistance for NeedyFamilies Program (TANF) funds

Purpose of the Program: This program provides support services to relative caregiversto allow them to maintain an intact family unit. Services areprovided, such as case management, counseling, and providingany services or household items, that are necessary to maintaina safe and stable home environment. Legal services areprovided for relatives to attain guardianship.



Qualifications: Compliance with departmental program andadministrative criteria

For Information Contact: Nicholas ButkewiczContract AdministrationDivision of Family DevelopmentP.O. Box 716Trenton, NJ 08625-0716Phone: (609) 588-2045Fax: (609) 588-2257

Deadline Dates: Current funding is targeted to existing servicesfor continuation.

DIVISION OF MEDICAL ASSISTANCEAND HEALTH SERVICES

(DMAHS)

The mission of the DMAHS is to administer the NJ FamilyCare/Medicaid program. Over900,000 children, parents and people who are aged, blind or disabled currently receive healthcare services through NJ FamilyCare/Medicaid. DMAHS fulfills its commitment to providehealth care to New Jersey’s most vulnerable citizens.

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DMAHS

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Service Category: Non-Emergency Transportation Services

Departmental Component Name: DMAHS – Office of Contract Compliance

Authorizing Legislation: Department of Human Services, Division of MedicalAssistance and Health Services and Title XIX of the SocialSecurity Act N.J.S.A. 30:4D-6, 7, and 12; 42 U.S.C. s 1396a(a) 4 (Section 1902(a) (4) of the Social Security Act) andSections 2103 and 2110 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C.1397cc and 1397jj respectively); 42 C.F.R. 440.170, and 42C.F.R. 431.51

Purpose of the Program: To enable eligible clients to access necessary medical servicesby utilizing non-emergency mobility assistance vehicle (MAV)transportation services statewide and lower-mode (livery)transportation services in selected counties.

Funding Amount: $65,000,000 annually for a 5-year contract with termending 6/30/14

Provider Agency Profile: Private, for-profit transportation companies

Qualifications: Contractor participation is based on enrollment requirementsset forth in Annex A of the Transportation Contract, revised12/05

For Information, Contact: Richard H. HurdOffice of Contract ComplianceP.O. Box 712Trenton, NJ 08625-0712(609) 588-2854

Deadline Dates: Current funding is targeted to continuing existing services.Funding for new services would be determined through anopen, competitive Request for Proposal (RFP) processannounced through the DHS website, Public Notices onwww.state.nj.us/humanservices/grantan.html and in thenewspapers of general distribution.



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Service Category: Emergency Department (ED) Diversion Program

Departmental Component Name: Division of Medical Assistance and Health Services (DMAHS)

Authorizing Legislation: Department of Human Services, Division of MedicalAssistance and Health Services

Purpose of the Program: Community Partnership for Emergency Department (ED)Express Care and Case Management is a demonstrationprogram being implemented in New Jersey, with funding fromthe Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) infulfillment of subsection 1903(y) of the Federal DeficitReduction Act of 2005; to establish alternative non-emergencyservice providers or network of providers, DMAHS, incollaboration with the Hospital Research and EducationalTrust (HRET) of New Jersey Hospital Association (NJHA),and the New Jersey Primary/Care Association (NJPCA), hassolicited applications for two hospitals and two nearbyFederally qualified health centers (FQHCs) (or comparableprimary healthcare providers) to partner together (one hospitaland one FQHC [or comparable primary healthcare provider] ineach site) to pilot a model for providing alternate non-emergency services to patients who present with primary careneeds in hospital emergency departments (EDs), as well aspatient education and support services to encourage theselection and use of a medical home. The geographic areaswhere the pilot project is targeted for implementation will bethe two (of the eight) counties identified with the highest ratesof ED use (for primary care services and for all services) byMedicaid clients, namely Atlantic, Cumberland, Essex,Mercer, Monmouth, Ocean, Passaic, and Union Counties.

Funding Amount: $3,083,420 based on actual and anticipated expendituresin SFY’10

Provider Agency Profile: Acute care hospitals; federally qualified health centers;primary health care providers

Qualifications: Joint application will be accepted from hospitals, FQHCs (orcomparable primary healthcare providers working inpartnership with the other and serving the same catchmentarea, located in the project’s identified target counties(Atlantic, Cumberland, Essex, Mercer, Monmouth, Ocean,Passaic, and Union). Only joint applications will be accepted.


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Either organizations may submit the application as leadapplicant, but all proposals must be approved by the leadershipof both organizations.

To be eligible for consideration, applicants must demonstrateeach of the following:

- A Memorandum of Agreement between the jointapplicants;

- Dedication to serving all community members and notexclusively serving patients based on special needs, healthconditions or other criteria;

- System compatibility for sharing patient records andscheduling patient visits and/or their readiness forintroducing new technology that allows such sharing;

- Adequate professional staff dedicated to the project;

- Cultural competence; and

- Readiness to begin implementation of project activities byJanuary 5, 2009.

In addition, FQHCs (or comparable primary healthcareproviders) must have the capacity and/or a plan to expandcapacity to be able to block and dedicate convenientappointment times each day for ED follow-up referrals. TheFQHC (or comparable primary healthcare provider) must alsooffer and/or plan to expand evening and weekend hours andthe ability to see walk-ins without an appointment.

For Information, Contact: Project Manager, ED Community Partnership ProjectOffice of Provider RelationsDivision of Medical Assistance and Health ServicesNew Jersey Department of Human ServicesQuakerbridge Plaza Road, Building 7, 3rd FloorP.O. Box 712Trenton, NJ 08625-0712(609) 588-4485

Deadline Dates: This Award will be announced on October 31, 2008and the program will be for two years. Funding fornew services would be determined through an open,competitive Request for Proposal (RFP) process announcedthrough the DHS website, Public Notices onwww.state.nj.us/humanservices/grantan.html, the DMAHSwebsite and in the newspapers of general distribution.


NJDHSDIVISION OF MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

(DMHS)

The mission of the DMHS is to ensure that consumers and families receive a system of recovery-oriented services and resources that promote wellness, an improved quality of life andcommunity inclusion; and to foster opportunities for adults with serious mental illness tomaximize their ability to live, work, socialize, and learn in communities of their choice. This isaccomplished through a comprehensive culturally competent system of care, includingpsychiatric inpatient settings and community-based support services comprised of partnershipsamong the DMHS with other State agencies, consumers, families, providers, and mental healthadvocates, with the understanding that adults with serious mental illness are entitled to dignifiedand meaningful lives.

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Service Category: Integrated Case Management Services (ICMS)

Departmental Component Name: Division of Mental Health Services (DMHS)

Authorizing Legislation: The Community Mental Health Service Act (N.J.S.A. 30:9A-1to 30:9A-11), and current State Budget and AppropriationLegislation

Purpose of the Program: Partial funding support for mental health programs approvedby DMHS, via performance contract. The program ofIntegrated Case Management is a set of interventions directedto at-risk adult clients who may be recently discharged from ahospital setting or who are not successfully integrated into thecommunity. Interventions include: assessment; serviceplanning and coordination of care; linkage and referral;counseling; outreach; and follow-up.


Provider Agency Profile: Governmental entities; general hospitals; private not-for-profitorganizations

Qualifications: Compliance with program and administrative criteriacontained in Rules and Regulations Governing CommunityMental Health Services (N.J.A.C. 10:37-1 to 10, and Athrough F); additional criteria may be required by DMHS staffor the County Mental Health Board

For Information, Contact: Susanne RainierChief, Bureau of Contract AdministrationDivision of Mental Health ServicesP.O. Box 727, Trenton, NJ 08625Phone: (609) 777-0628Fax: (609) 777-0835

Deadline Dates: Current funding is targeted to existing services forcontinuation. Funding for new services is determined throughan open, competitive Request for Proposal (RFP) processannounced through the DHS website, Public Notices onwww.state.nj.us/humanservices/grantan.html , the DMHSwebsite and in the newspapers of general distribution.



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Service Category: Outpatient Services


Authorizing Legislation: The Community Mental Health Service Act (N.J.S.A. 30-9A-1to 30:9A-11), and current State Budget and AppropriationLegislation

Purpose of the Program: Partial funding support for mental health programs approvedby DMHS, via performance contract. The program ofOutpatient Services includes: individual, group, and familytherapy; medication maintenance; assessment and testing; and,outreach services (provided to clients living in the communitywho require non-immediate care that can be delivered on aschedule basis).





Deadline Dates: Current funding is targeted to existing services forcontinuation. Funding for new services is determined throughan open, competitive Request for Proposal (RFP) processannounced through the DHS website, Public Notices onwww.state.nj.us/humanservices/grantan.html, the DMHSwebsite and in the newspapers of general distribution.



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Service Category: Partial Care


Authorizing Legislation: The Community Mental Health Service Act (N.J.S.A. 30:-9A-1 to 30:-9A-11), and current State Budget and AppropriateLegislation

Purpose of the Program: Partial funding support for mental health programs approvedby DMHS, via performance contract. The program of PartialCare is a structure treatment regimen of 1- 6 hours, which mayinclude: counseling, medication monitoring, workshops, skillstraining, recreation, social events and other activities of dailyliving. Partial Care is designed to enable clients to re-integratein the community and to avoid re-hospitalizations.








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Service Category: Programs in Assertive Community Treatment (PACT)


Authorizing Legislation: The Community Mental Health Services Act (N.J.A.C. 30:-9A-1 to 30:9A-11); and current State Budget and AppropriateLegislation

Purpose of the Program: Partial funding support for Mental Health programs approvedby DMHS, via performance contract. The PACT programincludes treatment and support for at-risk, service-resistantclients, (usually off-site), by a multi-disciplinary team, for adesignated geographical area. PACT is an intensive, “hands-on” service designed to engage clients and prevent their re-hospitalization.








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Service Category: Residential Services


Authorizing Legislation: The Community Mental Health Service Act (N.J.S.A. 30:9A-1to 30:9A-11), and current State Budget and AppropriationLegislation

Purpose of the Program: Partial funding support for mental health programs approvedby DMHS, via performance contract. The program ofresidential services includes a broad range of housingplacements and support, with various levels of staffsupervision dependent upon client needs, plus related servicessuch as personal care and activities of daily living. Clients ofResidential Service s are almost always linked to othertreatment services, such as partial care or outpatient.



Qualifications: Compliance with program and administrative criteriacontained in Rules and Regulations Governing CommunityMental Health Services (N.JA.C. 10:37-1 to 10, and A throughF); additional criteria may be required by DMHS staff or theCounty Mental Health Board


Deadline Dates: Current funding is targeted to exiting services for continuation.Funding for new services is determined through an open,competitive Request for Proposal (RFP) process announcedthrough the DHS website, Public Notices onwww.state.nj.us/humanservices/grantan.html, the DMHSwebsite and in the newspapers of general distribution.



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Service Category: Systems Advocacy/Legal Services


Authorizing Legislation: The Community Mental Health Services Act (N.J.S.A. 30:9A-1 to 30:9A-11), and current State budget and AppropriationLegislation

Purpose of the Program: Partial funding support for mental health programs approvedby DMHS, via performance contracts. Individual advocacyand companionship services provided by trained volunteerseither on a one-to-one or group basis, primarily to boardinghome and other residential clients, to help prevent socialisolation and enhance successful integration into communityliving. Legal assistance provided to mental health clients,either through agency referral or self-referral. Assistance mayinclude: advice and guidance, case coordination and advocacy,and court representation for issues such as governmententitlements, housing, evictions, employment, etc.



Qualifications: Compliance with program and administrative criteriacontained in Rules and Regulations Governing CommunityMental Health Services (N.J.A.C. 10:37-1 to 10, A through F);additional criteria may be required by DMHS staff or theCounty Mental Health Board


Deadline Dates: Current funding is targeted to existing services forcontinuation. Funding for new services is determined throughand open, competitive Request for Proposal (RFP) processannounced through the DHS website, Public Notices onwww.state.nj.us/humanservices/grantan.html , the DMHSwebsite and in the newspapers of general distribution.



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Service Category: Supportive Housing



Purpose of the Program: Partial funding support for mental health programs approvedby DMHS, via performance contract. A program undercontract with DMHS which offers residential placements toconsumer residents with diagnoses of serious mental illness,either directly by a Provider Agency or by agreement withanother entity (RHCF, boarding home, etc.). Unless residingat home with family, or in a boarding care facility, eachconsumer resident signs a lease or sublease and receivesmental health supportive services from the Provider Agency.The consumer resident is responsible for lease payments,safety cleanliness, property protection, etc. and bears theresponsibility for those aspects of residential living. Theconsumer resident has the key to the home and has controlover access to it. No lease shall contain the provision ofmandatory mental health program participation as arequirement for the consumer resident.





Deadline Dates: Current funding is targeted to existing services forcontinuation. Funding for new services is determined throughand open, competitive Request for Proposal (REP) processannounced through the DHS website, Public Notices onwww.state.nj.us/humanservices/grantan.html , the DMHSwebsite and in the newspapers of general distribution.



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Service Category: Emergency/Screening Services



Purpose of the Program: Partial funding support for mental health programs approvedby DMHS, via performance contract. The program ofEmergency/Screening Services is provided by trainedpersonnel on a 24-hour day, 7 days/week basis to persons incrisis, and includes various interventions such as: assessment,counseling, medications and supervision in an attempt tostabilize the client’s condition.





Deadline Dates: Current funding is targeted to existing services forcontinuation. Funding for new services is determined throughand open, competitive Request for Proposal (RFP) processannounced through the DHS website, Public Notices onwww.state.nj.us/humanservices/grantan.html, the DMHSwebsite and in the newspapers of general distribution.



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Service Category: Intensive Family Support Services (IFSS)



Purpose of the Program: Partial funding support for mental health programs approvedby DMHS, via performance contract. A coordinated system ofongoing public and private support services which aredesigned to maintain and enhance the quality of life of afamily. Services are designed to strengthen and promotefamilies who provide care in the community for a familymember with a serious mental illness. (N.J.A.C. 10:371)








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Service Category: Self-Help Centers



Purpose of the Program: Partial funding support for mental health programs approvedby DMHS, via performance contract. Community-basedcenters providing activities designed to encourage consumersto interact with their peers to promote mutual support indealing with common problems, and social interaction in anon-clinical setting.





Deadline Dates: Current funding is targeted to existing services forcontinuation. Funding for new services is determined throughand open, competitive Request for Proposal (REP) processannounced through the DHS website, Public Notices onwww.state.nj.us/humanservices/grantan.html, the DMHSwebsite and in the newspapers of general distribution.



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Service Category: Supported Employment



Purpose of the Program: Partial funding support for mental health programs approvedby DMHS, via performance contract. The supportedemployment process helps persons with severe and persistentmental illness to actively choose, secure and retain competitivefull and part-time jobs in regular business and industry.Supportive employment is competitive work within integratedwork setting for mentally ill individuals for whom competitiveemployment has not traditionally occurred, or has beeninterrupted or intermittent, as a result of a severe disability.Typically consumers need intensive supported employmentservices and extended supported services because of the natureand severity of their disability.








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Service Category: Programs for Assistance in the Transition fromHomelessness (P.A.T.H.)



Purpose of the Program: Partial funding support for mental health programs approvedby DMHS, via performance contract. Services provided toindividuals suffering from serious mental illness, or sufferingfrom serious mental illness and from substance abuse, and whoare homeless or at imminent risk of being homeless. Casemanagement services including preparing a plan for theprovision of mental health services; providing assistance inobtaining and coordinating social and maintenance services,including those related to daily living activities, incomesupport services, habilitation and rehabilitation services,prevocational and vocational services, and housing services.



Qualifications: Compliance with program and administrative criteriacontained in Rules and Regulations Governing CommunityMental Health Services (N.J.A.C. 10:37-1 to 10, A through F);additional criteria may be required by DMHS staff or theCounty Mental Health Board.





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Service Category: Justice Involved Services (Includes Jail Diversion, Re-Entry,and Criminal Justice Services)



Purpose of the Program: Partial funding support for mental health programs approvedby DMHS, via performance contract. Personalized,collaborative and flexible case management and outreachservices, offered primarily off-site, designed to engage ,support and integrate individuals with serious mental illnesswho are involved with the criminal justice system into thecommunity of their choice and facilitate their use of availableresources and supports in order to maximize theirindependence. A primary goal of this service is to assistconsumers to avoid arrest and/or reduce the number of days injail or prison or help in their re-integration after incarceration.








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Service Category: Other Services (Training, Admin; Technical AssistanceCenter, Affiliation Agreement, IT Support)



Purpose of the Program: Partial funding support for mental health programs approvedby DMHS, via performance contract. To support the missionof the division and enhance service provision and performanceanalyses through contracted services for InformationTechnology support, training, technical assistance, theGreystone Park Psychiatric Hospital Affiliation Agreement,etc. Services are contracted with NAMI-NJ, NJAMHA, theTechnical Assistance Center at UMDNJ, UMDNJ Stratfordand School of Health-Related Professions, MHA in NJ, etc.





Deadline Dates: Current funding is targeted to existing services forcontinuation. Funding for new services is determinedthrough and open, competitive Request for Proposalprocess (RFP) announced through the New Jersey Register,the DHS website, Public Notices onwww.state.nj.us/humanservices/grantan.html, the DMHSwebsite and in the newspapers of general distribution.



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Service Category: Intensive Outpatient Services



Purpose of the Program: Partial funding support for mental health programs approvedby DMHS, via performance contract. A comprehensive,community-based ambulatory treatment alternative tohospitalization for adults who have serious and persistentmental illness and who are clinically assessed to be appropriatefor such diversionary programs. Access is intended to providean option for Designated Screening Services and other acutecare and hospital referral sources to assure that appropriate,intensive, community based, recovery oriented outpatientservices are readily available. These programs assume a multi-disciplinary approach, with flexible staff scheduling to provideinterventional support (up to three hours per day and up to fourtimes per week), length of stay sufficient to link to appropriateaftercare services and comprehensive case managementconsistent with both consumer need and principles of Wellnessand Recovery.








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NJDHSOFFICE FOR THE PREVENTION OF MENTAL

RETARDATION AND DEVELOPMENTALDISABILITIES

(OFFICE OF PREVENTION)

The Office of Prevention was established by legislation for the purpose of educating the publicabout ways in which mental retardation and other developmental disabilities may be prevented.Working under the guidance of the Governor’s Council on the Prevention of Mental Retardationand Developmental Disabilities, four areas are given priority to receive support for public health:

prevention of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome; prevention of childhood injuries; prevention of childhood lead poison; and education and recent, non-invasive pregnancy and pediatric HIV/AIDS (and immunization, may also be given consideration for funding). In addition, the Office of Prevention is charged with encouraging and stimulating research into the

prevention of developmental disabilities.

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Prevention Education

Office for the Prevention of Mental Retardation andDevelopmental Disabilities Office of Prevention

P.L. 1987, Chapter 5P.L. 2000, Chapter 82

Provide public education concerning the prevention of mentalretardation and developmental disabilities

$753,000

Must be a non-profit (501 (c) 3), county entity, school, schoolof higher learning or hospital

New Jersey based organization or corporate body; not-for-profit agencies (501 (c) 3), public entities, community civicorganizations or community coalitions that have demonstratedthe capacity to carry out the proposed project

Deborah Cohen, DirectorOffice for the Prevention of Mental Retardationand Developmental DisabilitiesP.O. Box 726Trenton, NJ 08625-0726Phone: (609) 689-1939

Current funding is targeted to existing three year contracts.Funding for new contracts is determined through an open,competitive Request for Proposal (RFP) process announcedthrough the DHS website, Public Notices onwww.state.nj.us/humanservices/grantan.html and in thenewspapers of general distribution.

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DIVISION OF DISABILITY SERVICES

(DDS)

The DDS was originally established as the State Office on Disability Services in October 1997and upgraded to division status in July 2001. The division serves as a central resource forinformation referral for all individuals with disabilities and their families. The division operatesunder the authority of Chapter 91, P.L. 1999.

DDS promotes and facilitates the maximum independence of people with disabilities throughinformation and access to services and supports. The division fosters coordination andcooperation among government agencies that serve people with disabilities. The specificfunctions and goals of DDS include:

Operate an information and referral system; Coordinate services among state government agencies; Create a link to all state and county disability programs; Serve as a central focus for disability issues; Administer the NJ Personal Assistance Service Program; Operate the NJ Personal Preference Program; Administer the Medicaid Infrastructure Grant; Administer/Oversee Seven Home & Community Based Waiver Programs; Administer the Medicaid Personal Care Assistant Services Program; Administer the NJ Ramps Project; Administer the Traumatic Brain Injury Implementation Grant; Administer Address Violence Against Women with Disabilities Grant; and Administer Nurse Delegation Pilot Project.

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Service Category: Personal Assistance Services Program (PASP)

Departmental Component Name: Division of Disability Services (DDS)

Authorizing Legislation: State legislation (N.J.S.A. 30:4G-21)

Purpose of the Program: To assist eligible individuals with physical disabilities to liveindependently enabling them to become employed, attendschool/vocational training or participate in community-basedactivities.


Provider Agency Profile: Public or private/non-profit agencies are eligible forparticipation. By law agencies are designated by countygovernment to be funded for the administration of the programat the county level

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