2026 RFP - Stabilization and Assessment Services 5-Bed Program Serving Youth with Mental / Behavioral Health Challenges Statewide

This contract funds a single statewide 5‑bed residential Stabilization and Assessment Services (STAS) program for youth ages 13‑17 who are under DCF custody. The awardee must provide a homelike, trauma‑informed environment, comprehensive clinical assessments, 24/7 crisis response, therapeutic services, and transition planning, all documented through the CSOC CYBER system and reimbursed on a per‑bed, per‑day basis. • Total funding $1,715,771 (operating $1,634,068 + start‑up $81,703) for a 12‑month period (July 1 2026‑June 30 2027). • Required services include diagnostic assessments, individual/group therapy, medication management, nursing care, and family‑guided treatment planning, with specific staffing ratios and credential requirements. • Vendor must operate a 5‑bed, ADA‑compliant, 24/7 residential home, obtain accreditation (Joint Commission, COA, or CARF) within 24 months, and submit quarterly expenditure reports and annual staffing summaries. • The contract is awarded through a full and open competition RFP; the sole awardee is Fostering Seeds, with the award date of August 14 2026 and a potential renewal contingent on state funding.