Justice Involved Teen Foster Program

The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services, Division for Children, Youth and Families, is seeking a qualified vendor to recruit and train foster caregivers for teens in the juvenile justice system who have mental and behavioral health needs. The primary goal of the Justice Involved Teen Foster Program is to establish a sustainable, statewide pool of providers to keep these youth in community-based settings rather than secure detention. The selected contractor will be responsible for developing digital and traditional marketing campaigns, managing the onboarding and licensing process, administering caregiver stipends, and collaborating with a stakeholder Advisory Group. The contract is anticipated to be awarded to the highest-scoring vendor based on technical strategies, experience, and capacity, rather than the lowest cost. The contract has an estimated value of up to 150,000 dollars, inclusive of media costs, with an effective date in January 2027 and a performance period ending September 30, 2028, with options for two additional one-year extensions. Key requirements include strict compliance with HIPAA, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988. The vendor must maintain commercial general liability insurance of at least 1,000,000 dollars per occurrence and 2,000,000 dollars aggregate. Payments will be made monthly based on approved budgets, contingent upon the continued appropriation of state funds. Performance will be monitored through monthly meetings and annual reports, and the Department reserves the right to conduct onsite inspections to ensure compliance with privacy and security regulations.