Justice Involved Teen Foster Program

The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services, Division for Children, Youth and Families is soliciting proposals to establish a foster care program specifically designed to support teens involved in the juvenile justice system. The goal is to recruit and train qualified foster caregivers across the state who can provide stable, therapeutic, and developmentally appropriate homes for these youth. The contract will be awarded to a single vendor capable of delivering comprehensive recruitment, screening, training, and ongoing support services to ensure foster families are equipped to meet the complex needs of justice-involved adolescents. Responses must be submitted by August 31, 2026, and inquiries should be directed to Janine Corbett at the provided contact information. The program will operate throughout New Hampshire with no specified geographic restrictions within the state, and the vendor will be expected to align services with state protocols and juvenile justice reform objectives. This initiative reflects a commitment to improving outcomes for vulnerable youth by strengthening the foster care network with trauma-informed, specialized caregivers.