The Department of Social Services is providing notice of an emergency contract with Epworth Children's Home to provide rapid response intervention services for Richland County youth in foster care. The services aim to enhance support for children with complex needs, promote placement stability, and improve permanency. The contract amount is $338,531.87. • The services will include adaptive de-escalation and intervention for children experiencing behavioral crises. • The system will establish collaboration with ongoing treatment services. • The contract is for an emergency procurement, and the agency's justification for this procurement can be viewed or obtained from Tameka McClary.