Emergency Procurement Notice

This emergency procurement by the South Carolina Department of Social Services funds the South Carolina Youth Advocate Program to provide seven professional foster‑parent beds for high‑need youth in the state’s foster care system. The contract, valued at $1,443,880.25, addresses a critical shortage of specialized foster families for older youth with emotional, behavioral, developmental, or medical challenges, leveraging emergency authority under SC Code §11-35-1570. • Contract amount: $1,443,880.25 • Purpose: Secure seven professional foster‑parent placements for high‑need foster youth • Vendor: South Carolina Youth Advocate Program, sole source under emergency procurement rules