County of Orange Opengov #MA-063-24010830-16

Short-Term Residential Therapeutic Program (STRTP) - Subordinate

The County of Orange Social Services Agency has awarded a contract to Five Acres, The Boys and Girls Aid Society of Los Angeles County DBA Five Acres, 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 contract's period of performance starts on April 11, 2025, and ends on June 30, 2027, with an option to renew for an additional two years upon mutual agreement. The services include trauma-informed residential treatment, mental health services, transition support, education, transportation, clothing allowances, and other supportive services, with detailed requirements for licensing, compliance, and reporting. The award was made to Five Acres, located in Altadena, California, and managed by the County of Orange Social Services Agency. The procurement classification codes include various health and social services categories, and the contract is managed by Procurement Contract Analyst Emily Burgos. Potential competitors for similar awards include organizations specializing in residential mental health and foster care services.

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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