Los Angeles County Lacounty #15-

Los Angeles County Seeks Foster Care Placement and Support Services Providers

This opportunity invites qualified organizations to provide Foster Care Placement Services for the County of Los Angeles Department of Children and Family Services and Probation Department. - Government Buyer: - County of Los Angeles, Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) - Probation Department (for certain programs) - Offices include Emergency Shelter Care Program and Contracts Administration Division - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; this is a service-based solicitation for nonprofit and qualified foster care agencies - Products/Services Requested: - Foster Family Agency (FFA) Services: recruiting, approving, training, and supporting Resource Families for out-of-home care - Emergency Shelter Care (ESC): 24/7 intake and placement, case conferences, monitoring, and reporting for children, youth, pregnant/parenting teens, and Non-Minor Dependents - Specialized programs: Short-Term Residential Therapeutic Program (STRTP), Intensive Services Foster Care (ISFC-FFA), and services for children with complex emotional, behavioral, or health needs - Bed availability rates for children (ages 0-17, NMDs) and for teen moms with infants - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Providers must be licensed, accredited, and comply with state and federal child welfare regulations - Proof of nonprofit status, organizational certifications, and program accreditation required - Extensive compliance with County policies (e.g., equal employment, background checks, insurance, reporting) - Services must include 24/7 availability, rapid placement, and comprehensive support for specialized populations - Period of Performance: - Initial contract term is three years, with options to extend up to five years total - Firm-fixed-price contracts with monthly invoicing - Place of Performance: - Services delivered within Los Angeles County; key offices in El Monte, Los Angeles, and Lynwood

Description

This solicitation seeks qualified contractors to form a pool for Master Contracts with Los Angeles County to provide Foster Care Placement Services across multiple programs including Foster Family Agency, Emergency Shelter Care, Short-Term Residential Therapeutic Program, and Intensive Services Foster Care for children with serious emotional, behavioral, or special health care needs. The scope includes specialized foster care services tailored to various complex care populations. Prospective contractors must submit a Statement of Qualifications by April 28, 2026, and comply with detailed requirements and certifications outlined by the County.

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