In-State Adoption Services- Statewide

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), on behalf of the Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) Child Protective Services (CPS), is issuing an Open Enrollment to contract with qualified applicants for In-State Adoption Services statewide. The purpose is to ensure the safety, permanency, and well-being of children in DFPS Conservatorship who cannot return to their families. Eligible applicants must hold a valid DFPS Child-Placing Agency license, have experience with special needs adoptions, and meet other minimum qualifications. The contract will be paid on a fee-for-service basis, with set rates for adoptive placement and post-placement services. The Open Enrollment period is from September 1, 2020 to August 31, 2025, with an anticipated contract start date no earlier than September 1, 2020. Applicants must submit a completed application and required documentation, including proof of insurance coverage, by the designated due date.

The Open Enrollment encourages minority-owned and women-owned businesses to apply, and HUB certification is accepted. No specific set-aside information is provided, and the documents do not mention any incumbent vendors or current contractors. The total budget or award value is also not specified, as DFPS does not guarantee any level of funding and may increase or decrease funds during the contract term. Applicants should consider the statewide need for In-State Adoption Services based on the historical utilization data provided across the 11 DFPS geographic regions in Texas, including Travis County and the city of Austin.