Supervised Visitation Program Supplemental

The Supervised Visitation Program Supplemental is administered by the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services through its Victim Services Branch. This funding opportunity is designed to support organizations that provide supervised visitation services, which facilitate safe and structured contact between non custodial parents or caregivers and children in the presence of a neutral third party. The program builds on standards established by the Judicial Council of California and is rooted in ensuring child safety and family stability, particularly in situations involving domestic violence, abuse, or other high risk circumstances. The primary purpose of this grant is to fund fully operational programs that deliver on site supervised visitation services. These services must occur at designated visitation centers and include either one to one monitored visitation or group supervision formats. The program requires providers to maintain a minimum number of visitation sessions each month and allows a limited portion of funds, up to twenty percent, to be used for administrative or supportive victim services such as intake and referrals. However, funds cannot be used for dependency case services, in home visitation, or off site visitation activities, ensuring strict adherence to program scope. Funding for this program is derived from both federal and state sources, including the Victims of Crime Act Victim Assistance Formula Grant Program and supplemental state general funds. The federal portion requires a twenty percent cash or in kind match, although applicants may request a waiver. The program also mandates the use of volunteers unless a justification is provided. Funding availability is contingent upon the passage of the state budget, and successful applicants may be eligible for non competitive reapplication for up to four additional years based on performance and continued funding availability. Eligibility for this opportunity is limited to local public agencies or nonprofit organizations that are subcontractors of courts and provide supervised visitation services in compliance with California standards. Applicants must demonstrate an active contractual relationship with a court, ensure all visitation monitors are registered through TrustLine, and maintain compliance with federal and state registration systems such as SAM and the IRS. Additional requirements include maintaining operational agreements with at least three partner agencies and ensuring staff participation in required training programs. The application process requires submission through the Grants Central System, and applicants must complete registration in advance. Proposals are evaluated through a structured rating process that assesses responses to programmatic narrative questions. Each proposal is scored by a review panel, and only those achieving at least fifty percent of the total possible points are considered for funding. Final funding decisions are made by the Cal OES Director and may consider factors such as geographic distribution and prior performance. Reporting requirements for funded programs are extensive and include both state and federal reporting obligations. Subrecipients must submit periodic progress reports, as well as multiple reports through the Office for Victims of Crime Performance Management Tool. Training participation and compliance monitoring are also required throughout the grant period. Notifications of funding decisions are communicated electronically, and selected applicants must complete additional steps to finalize their grant subaward before incurring reimbursable expenses. The grant operates on a defined performance timeline aligned with the fiscal year and includes structured reporting periods. While specific application deadlines are not explicitly stated in the provided material, the program follows a competitive funding cycle tied to the fiscal year. Recurrence is implied through annual funding cycles and multi year continuation opportunities, making this a recurring funding opportunity for qualified supervised visitation providers.

Ensure narrative responses directly address rating criteria with clear and detailed justification and maintain compliance documentation readiness