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Atlantic County renews $1.06M contract with Jewish Family Services for jail reentry programs; commissioners request performance data
Summary
The Board approved a renewal contract with Jewish Family Services for discharge planning and reentry services at the county justice facility (amount not to exceed $1,058,907.08); the Warden said the increase is roughly a CPI adjustment (~$27,000) and commissioners asked for documentation of outcomes and service volumes.
The Atlantic County Board of Commissioners approved a renewal competitive contract with Jewish Family Services (JFS) to provide discharge planning and reentry services at the Atlantic County Justice Facility, in an amount not to exceed $1,058,907.08.
During discussion, Commissioner (speaker 12) asked what outcomes are tied to the contract and how many people are served. The Warden (speaker 11), responding on behalf of the justice facility, said JFS is the county's reentry provider and described the program: JFS counselors correspond with the courts, assist with housing and identification documents, and engage with individuals in the first 24 hours after arrival to offer services. "The Jewish County Services is our reentry provider. We're required by law to have reentry services," the Warden said. The Warden added that the contract increase over last year is essentially a CPI-driven increase of about $27,000.
Commissioners asked whether JFS could present performance data; the Warden said the facility could share documentation of outcomes and the chair asked the clerk to arrange a presentation if appropriate. The board moved and adopted the contract renewal by roll call.
The contract was described as a large human services contract and commissioners emphasized their interest in outcome reporting and measurable deliverables; staff agreed to arrange follow-up and to provide performance documentation for future meetings.
