SHSS-Low Barrier Short Term Stabilization Care

The Ministry of Child and Family Development is inviting qualified Service Providers to deliver Low-Barrier Short-Term Stabilization Care services to children and youth experiencing a crisis or breakdown in their living environment, including those in family, out-of-care, or in-care placements. These services are designed to offer culturally safe, individualized support to children and youth who face barriers to accessing traditional services, such as those without a formal diagnosis, those in functional crisis, or those experiencing housing or placement instability. The goal is to provide immediate, short-term stabilization to prevent further escalation and to support reintegration or transition to more sustainable care arrangements. Service Providers must meet provincial requirements and will be selected based on alignment with MCFD program priorities, with contracts awarded at the discretion of the Director subject to ongoing operational needs. The solicitation, identified as BC159059 under NAICS code 624110, was posted on June 2, 2026, with responses due by February 28, 2033. The contract falls under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Children and Family Development, with the primary point of contact for inquiries being mcfprocurementservices@gov.bc.ca. A respondent’s meeting was held on March 14, 2023, via Microsoft Teams, as outlined in the solicitation documentation. The service delivery area is within British Columbia, though specific locations are not defined, allowing flexibility based on child and youth needs across the province. This procurement is open to all eligible providers without set-aside restrictions, and participation requires adherence to provincial standards for child welfare service delivery.