Foster Youth Intensive Placement Services Open Enrollment

The County of Sacramento Department of Child, Family and Adult Services (DCFAS-CPS) has issued a solicitation for qualified providers to participate in an open enrollment contract for Foster Youth Intensive Placement Services. The contract focuses on delivering home-based foster care services targeting children and youth aged 0-17 who require higher levels of care, particularly those at risk of placement instability or disruption. The programs include Emergency Enhanced-Intensive Services Foster Care (Emergency E-ISFC) for short-term emergency placements, Enhanced-Intensive Services Foster Care (E-ISFC) providing intensive care for up to 12 months, the Enhanced-Short-Term Residential Therapeutic Program (E-STRTP) offering 24/7 crisis stabilization, and Temporary Shelter Care Facility (TSCF) services providing emergency non-permanent placements up to ten days. Services prioritize placement with relatives or known individuals whenever possible and aim to support children’s physical, social, and emotional well-being, aligning with California Assembly Bill 403 and the Child Welfare Continuum of Care Reform. The solicitation, released on April 28, 2025, sets a proposal submission deadline of July 1, 2026, and is open to State and Local Government (SLED) organizations with NAICS code 624110. The contract emphasizes compliance with all applicable California licensing requirements, child welfare laws, regulations, and confidentiality mandates. Providers must meet established minimum qualifications and maintain appropriate staffing consistent with program licensure rules, such as licensed administrators and clinical personnel. Contractor responsibilities include timely response to emergency referrals, continuous quality service delivery in home-like settings, and extensive data reporting to county and state authorities. Although federal standardized FAR clauses are not incorporated, the agreement contains county-specific terms addressing contract administration, vendor responsibilities, and performance requirements. Proposal submissions must be completed electronically via Sacramento County’s procurement portal, with no physical or email submissions accepted. The award process allows discretionary selection by the County, though detailed evaluation criteria and contract value specifics are not disclosed in the available materials.