Supervised Independent Living (SIL) Residential Child-Care Services

The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services is conducting an Open Enrollment solicitation, number HHS0015121-SIL, to secure contractors for Supervised Independent Living (SIL) placements and Enhanced Case Management (ECM) services. This program serves young adults aged 18 to 22 transitioning from foster care, focusing on life skills development, medical coordination, and the achievement of self-sufficiency. The enrollment period runs from July 9, 2024, through August 31, 2029, with services delivered as required across various approved settings in Texas, including apartments, dormitories, and shared housing. To be eligible, applicants must demonstrate financial stability with at least 25,000 dollars in operating funds and maintain specific insurance coverages, including Commercial General Liability and Commercial Crime insurance. Contractors must employ qualified case managers who meet strict education, experience, and training mandates, including Trauma-Informed Care for those providing ECM services. All personnel with client access are subject to mandatory background checks and state-level security approvals. Performance is monitored through physical facility inspections to ensure safety and ADA compliance, as well as the submission of progress reports every 30 days for case management. Reimbursement for SIL settings, excluding college dorms, is set at a daily rate of 12.08 dollars per young adult. Applicants must submit a structured electronic packet containing the appropriate application for new or current contractors, along with all required certifications and personnel documentation, to the designated DFPS email portal.