Congregate Care and Child Placing Agency Services RFQ

The Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services is seeking vendors to provide Congregate Care and Child Placing Agency Services as part of its Continuum of Care network. The selected vendors will provide family-centered services, including prevention, medical and legal support, licensed foster homes, and residential treatment settings. The contract term is expected to be two years, with an option for renewal. Vendors must be willing to commit to their roles, fulfill all licensure requirements, and collaborate with MDCPS on referrals, admissions, discharges, placement transitions, and aftercare recommendations/services. • Key services include: • Congregate care services • Child placing agency services • Therapeutic foster care services • Residential treatment services • Prevention services • Medical and legal support services • Licensed foster homes • Trauma-informed care • Evidence-based practices • Family-centered services • Permanency planning • Placement stability • Outcome measurement and tracking • Quality assurance and improvement • Staff training and development • Facility maintenance and operations • Compliance with regulatory requirements • Collaboration with MDCPS and other stakeholders