DFPS Child Specific Residential Contract

The DFPS Child Specific Residential Contract, solicitation number HHS001755300038, is an agreement between the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services and Hands of Healing Residential Treatment Center, Inc. for the provision of general placement services. Effective from October 9, 2026, through April 9, 2027, the contract establishes a daily placement rate of 400.00 dollars. The agreement mandates strict adherence to 24-Hour RCC Requirements and DFPS Vendor Uniform Terms and Conditions, specifically focusing on supervision, therapy, and the implementation of safety plans. This arrangement was facilitated through an emergency purchase justification approved in June 2026 by Roberto Beaty and Rebecca Martinka. The use of non-standard procurement practices was authorized to ensure that youth with exceptional needs receive specialized care, thereby preventing potential hazards to life and safety. This specific contract falls under a broader emergency procurement window for residential contracts spanning from September 1, 2026, to August 31, 2028.