General Residential Operations

The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) is seeking applications from licensed General Residential Operations (GRO) providers to deliver 24-hour residential child care services to children in DFPS conservatorship. The selected providers will be responsible for providing a safe and supportive environment, as well as services that focus on the child's safety, permanency, and well-being. The services will include residential treatment, child care, and emergency care. The providers must comply with the DFPS requirements, including the 24-Hour Residential Child Care Requirements and the HHS Child Care Regulation Minimum Standards. The contract will be for a term to be determined by DFPS, and the payment will be based on a daily rate for each child placed. The providers must also comply with the performance measures and reporting requirements. Some key points to consider are: • The provider must be licensed by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHS) or have a valid acceptance letter from HHS. • The provider must have a valid HHS Child Care License within 60 calendar days of submitting the application. • The provider must comply with the DFPS requirements, including the 24-Hour Residential Child Care Requirements and the HHS Child Care Regulation Minimum Standards. • The provider must have quality assurance practices in place to ensure compliance with the contract terms and performance expectations. • The provider must respond to feedback from DFPS and incorporate it into their services to ensure continuous improvement.