Foster Care Case Management

Solicitation STATE 0000000597SL, issued by the Missouri Department of Social Services, Children’s Division, seeks vendors to provide comprehensive foster care case management services. The scope of work includes case management for children in out-of-home placements, family-centered services for parents and guardians, and the development of resource homes and community resources. Specialized requirements include the operation of Transitional Living Programs for older youth and adherence to strict protocols for case replacement, record transfers, and service transitions. The contract is structured by region, with a statewide base of 4,635 cases, and utilizes a firm, fixed price per case per month. Contractors must comply with extensive legal and regulatory frameworks, including HIPAA and HITECH for protected health information, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and various federal funding requirements such as the Drug Free Workplace Act and the Pro-Children Act. Key performance obligations include staff completion of Joint Settlement Agreement trainings and the maintenance of an internal quality assurance plan. The state retains the right to inspect all case records and may request the removal of contractor personnel without just cause. Proposals must be submitted electronically via MissouriBUYS by October 21, 2026, and will be evaluated on a lowest and best vendor basis by region.