Emergency Procurement – Group Care Services for High Acuity Youth

The South Carolina Department of Social Services issued an emergency procurement to secure group‑care services for high‑acuity youth placed in foster care. The agency lacks sufficient providers for youth with intense emotional, behavioral, and developmental needs, prompting the award of a contract to Second Chance Emergency Placement Inc. to operate small group homes that deliver more intensive supervision and support than traditional settings. This contract aims to improve placement stability for a vulnerable youth population. • Scope: Provide group‑care services using a small‑group home model for high‑acuity foster‑care youth. • Value: $881,475 (fixed‑price). • Procurement: Emergency, sole‑source award to a single vendor. • Agency contact: Tameka McClary (email and phone provided).