County of Orange Opengov #MA-063-24010830-03

Short-Term Residential Therapeutic Program (STRTP) - Subordinate

The County of Orange awarded a contract to Courage to Change for the provision of Short-Term Residential Therapeutic Program (STRTP) services. The contract, administered by the Orange County Social Services Agency, is set to start on July 1, 2024, and end on June 30, 2027, with an option for renewal for an additional two years upon mutual agreement. Courage to Change is licensed under California regulations to operate as an STRTP. The services include residential care and specialized mental health treatment for foster youth under 18 and non-minor dependents up to age 21, including therapy, psychiatric evaluation, medication management, crisis intervention, transition services, and family engagement. The contract specifies requirements for staffing, compliance with federal, state, and county laws, accreditation, and data security. The place of performance is at Courage to Change's facility located in Exeter, California. The award involves multiple classification codes related to social services and mental health. The primary buyer is the County of Orange Social Services Agency, and the recipient is Courage to Change. Likely competitors for similar awards include other licensed mental health and residential treatment providers in California.

Description

STRTP homes provide an integrated, short-term, trauma-informed program of specialized and intensive treatment, including 24-hour care and supervision until placement in a home-based setting is appropriate. STRTPs are established in state statute and regulated by the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) and must hold an active license issued by CDSS’s Community Care License Division (CCLD) to operate and provide services.

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