DFPS Child Specific Residential Contract

The DFPS Child Specific Residential Contract, solicitation number HHS001755300036, is an agreement between the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services and Dream Residential Treatment Center Inc. to provide general placement residential child care services for a specific child. The contract is effective from October 11, 2026, through April 11, 2027, with a set daily reimbursement rate of 600 dollars. This agreement encompasses specialized service requirements, specific payment terms, and supplemental programmatic conditions to ensure the child's needs are met. This arrangement was established under a Justification for Emergency Purchases approved in June 2026 by Roberto Beaty and Rebecca Martinka. The emergency procurement process was utilized for the broader period of September 1, 2026, to August 31, 2028, to secure specialized care for youth with exceptional needs. This non-standard procurement approach was deemed necessary to prevent potential hazards to life and safety, ensuring that high-risk youth receive immediate and appropriate residential placement.