DFPS Child Specific Residential Contract

The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services has entered into a child-specific residential contract with Alpha Connection Youth & Family Services, Inc. for general placement residential child care services. This agreement, identified by solicitation number HHS001755300024, is effective from September 28, 2026, through March 28, 2027. The contract establishes a daily placement rate of 1,168.24 dollars for an intense service level, which encompasses comprehensive requirements for staffing, supervision, therapy, and medical management. Because this is an out-of-state placement, the provider must maintain strict compliance with California licensing regulations. This procurement 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 the immediate acquisition of specialized care for youth with exceptional needs, specifically to mitigate hazards to life and safety. This action falls under a broader emergency purchase window for residential contracts spanning from September 1, 2026, to August 31, 2028.