Award
County of Orange Opengov #MA-063-24010830-04
Short-Term Residential Therapeutic Program (STRTP) - Subordinate
Recipient
Downs & Martin Children's Services
Awarded
July 01, 2024
Identifier
MA-063-24010830-04
The County of Orange has awarded a contract to Downs & Martin Children's Services for the provision of Short-Term Residential Therapeutic Program (STRTP) services. The contract involves providing residential care and treatment services to foster youth under 18 and non-minor dependents up to 21 years old, as licensed under California Code of Regulations Section 87000. The services include specialized mental health care, transition support, family engagement, education, health supports, transportation, drug testing, and other supportive services as detailed in Attachment A. The contractor must maintain all necessary licenses and permits, including national accreditation and mental health program approval by the California Department of Health Care Services or delegated county Mental Health Plan. The contract specifies detailed requirements for record keeping, reporting, staffing, training, quality assurance, and compliance with federal, state, and county laws and regulations. The period of performance begins on July 1, 2024, and ends on June 30, 2027, with an option to renew for an additional two years upon mutual agreement. The place of performance is in Orange County, California. The contract includes provisions for indemnification, insurance, confidentiality, data security, and participation in Child and Family Team meetings. Unique requirements include compliance with STRTP licensing standards, incident reporting, and extensive information technology security and privacy provisions.
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.