DFPS Child Specific Residential Contract

The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services has entered into a Child Specific Residential Contract with Bay Area Healthcare Group, Ltd. to provide an Intensive Psychiatric Stabilization Program placement. This agreement, identified by solicitation number HHS001755300023, is effective from September 29, 2026, through December 29, 2026, at a daily rate of 950 dollars. The contract mandates strict adherence to service requirements, including specific admission criteria, the development of individualized treatment plans, consistent medication monitoring, and defined therapy frequencies to ensure the child receives appropriate care. 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 quickly secure specialized residential care for youth with exceptional needs, specifically to mitigate hazards to life and safety. This specific placement falls under a broader emergency procurement window for residential contracts spanning from September 1, 2026, to August 31, 2028.