CSA Open Application Period FY2027 - Quarter 1

The Fairfax County CSA Open Application Period for FY2027 Quarter 1 is a solicitation for current and prospective providers to offer behavioral health and care services for at-risk youth and families. The application period is open from July 7, 2026, with a response deadline of October 1, 2026. Approved providers will enter into an Agreement for the Purchase of Services with the Fairfax-Falls Church Community Policy and Management Team, with a general contract period extending through June 30, 2030. The scope of work encompasses a wide range of specialized services, including treatment foster care, residential and congregate care, outpatient therapy, community-based services, evidence-based treatments such as ABA and TF-CBT, and special education related services. To be eligible, providers must be licensed by the State of Virginia and maintain specific insurance coverages, including professional liability, cyber insurance, and commercial general liability. The application process requires the submission of a formal provider application, clinician qualifications, organizational charts, and proposed rate sheets. Payment is based on unit prices established in a rate sheet and managed via individual purchase orders for each child. The contract emphasizes strict adherence to state and federal laws, including HIPAA and FERPA, and grants the buyer authority to conduct unannounced site visits and fiscal reviews to ensure service quality and compliance with individual service plans.