SHSS - Emergency Care Services

The Ministry of Child and Family Development is seeking qualified Service Providers to deliver Emergency Care Services for children and youth who require immediate, short-term placement due to urgent safety concerns. These services are designed for situations where a child cannot remain with their family or another out-of-care arrangement, has been removed by the Director, or has experienced a breakdown in an existing placement, with no other suitable option immediately available. Emergency Care Services provide a temporary, safe environment for up to 30 days and are intended only when no less intrusive alternative exists and a secure landing place is urgently needed without requiring long-term stabilization. Service Providers must meet the Province’s established requirements to be considered for a contract with the Director, contingent on program needs and priorities. The solicitation, identified as BC159056 under NAICS code 624230, was posted on June 2, 2026, with responses due by February 28, 2033. The contracting authority for this opportunity is the Ministry of Children and Family Development, and inquiries should be directed to mcfprocurementservices@gov.bc.ca. This opportunity is open to providers capable of delivering timely, appropriate, and safe care in emergency situations, and participation is not guaranteed even if criteria are met, as final selection depends on operational demand and strategic alignment with provincial child welfare objectives.