Chaplain Services for Juvenile Justice Facilities
ID: 21260330134033
• State: Pennsylvania
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Background
The City of Philadelphia Department of Human Services (DHS), specifically the Division of Juvenile Justice Services (JJS), is seeking qualified applicants to provide Chaplain Services within its juvenile justice facilities. The mission of DHS is to serve Philadelphia’s children, youth, families, and communities by building on their strengths and advancing safe and supportive environments.
The goal of the contract is to ensure that youth in detention have access to comprehensive religious services that support their emotional and spiritual needs.
Work Details
The Chaplain will provide comprehensive religious and spiritual services to youth committed to the Philadelphia Juvenile Justice Services Center (PJJSC). Specific services include:
- Facilitating and leading religious services across housing units
- Coordinating religious observances and faith-based activities
- Providing individual and group spiritual counseling
- Offering emotional support during times of stress or grief
- Serving as a liaison for external faith-based partners
- Ensuring compliance with facility safety protocols
- Maintaining accurate records of services provided
- Submitting regular reports summarizing activities.
All services must comply with applicable laws, regulations, and facility policies.
Period of Performance
The contract is expected to commence on or about June 28, 2026, and will last for one year until June 27, 2027. The City may extend the contract for additional terms not exceeding one year each.
Place of Performance
Services will be performed at the Philadelphia Juvenile Justice Services Center (PJJSC), a secure detention facility located in Philadelphia.
Bidder Requirements
Applicants must be licensed ministers or Board-Certified Chaplains authorized to deliver chaplaincy services within Pennsylvania. Government agencies are not eligible to apply. Proposals must include a detailed cost proposal that outlines all expenses related to the provision of chaplaincy services.
The City of Philadelphia Department of Human Services (DHS), specifically the Division of Juvenile Justice Services (JJS), is seeking qualified applicants to provide Chaplain Services within its juvenile justice facilities. The mission of DHS is to serve Philadelphia’s children, youth, families, and communities by building on their strengths and advancing safe and supportive environments.
The goal of the contract is to ensure that youth in detention have access to comprehensive religious services that support their emotional and spiritual needs.
Work Details
The Chaplain will provide comprehensive religious and spiritual services to youth committed to the Philadelphia Juvenile Justice Services Center (PJJSC). Specific services include:
- Facilitating and leading religious services across housing units
- Coordinating religious observances and faith-based activities
- Providing individual and group spiritual counseling
- Offering emotional support during times of stress or grief
- Serving as a liaison for external faith-based partners
- Ensuring compliance with facility safety protocols
- Maintaining accurate records of services provided
- Submitting regular reports summarizing activities.
All services must comply with applicable laws, regulations, and facility policies.
Period of Performance
The contract is expected to commence on or about June 28, 2026, and will last for one year until June 27, 2027. The City may extend the contract for additional terms not exceeding one year each.
Place of Performance
Services will be performed at the Philadelphia Juvenile Justice Services Center (PJJSC), a secure detention facility located in Philadelphia.
Bidder Requirements
Applicants must be licensed ministers or Board-Certified Chaplains authorized to deliver chaplaincy services within Pennsylvania. Government agencies are not eligible to apply. Proposals must include a detailed cost proposal that outlines all expenses related to the provision of chaplaincy services.
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Opportunity Type
Request for Proposals
Opportunity ID
21260330134033
Response Deadline
May 6, 2026
Past Due
Date Posted
April 6, 2026
Source
Est. Value Range
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$50,000 - $200,000
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Agency Distribution
High
On 4/6/26 22 - Department of Human Services in Pennsylvania issued Request for Proposals Chaplain Services for Juvenile Justice Facilities with ID 21260330134033 due 5/6/26.
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