Regional Contracts

DFPS Regional Map of Contract Managers | Responsibilities | Types of Regional Contracts | Statewide Contracts | Contact Information

Responsibilities

Regional client service contracts are entered into to provide remedy to abuse, neglect or exploitation of DFPS clients.

Regional contract staff are responsible for managing and monitoring assigned contracts for compliance with contract terms; supporting caseworkers or state office staff by coordinating the resolution of identified performance issues or concerns; and assisting with questions pertaining to service authorizations. The contract monitoring functions of division staff include making on-site visits, reviewing contract activities, and documenting the programmatic and financial accountability of each contractor. Contract staff is also responsible for processing the payment for these services.

Types of Regional Contracts

Regional contract staff manage direct and support service contracts.

CPS Direct Services*

APS Direct Services*

Child day care services
Post Adoptive Services
Evaluation and treatment services Preparation for Adult Living (PAL) services

Home Health Services
Nursing Home
Mental Health
Dental & Vision Care
Medical Services

* List not all-inclusive.

DFPS enters into Support Services contracts to improve the effectiveness of direct client services and to support organizations that provide indirect assistance to clients. Examples of support services contracts include contracts with:

Foster parent associations,
Memoranda of understanding with other state agencies,
Title IV-E county and university contracts,
Legislatively required projects such as Child Fatality Review Teams
Burial services for deceased children in the managing conservatorship of DFPS,
Medication and groceries for the APS client, and
Rent/house payment for the APS client.

Statewide Contracts

Centralized at the DFPS headquarters in Austin (State Office), one regional contract unit is responsible for CPS statewide contracts that are managed and evaluated in state office. These contracts may provide for direct services to CPS clients, support services, and special demonstration projects, and include contracts, interagency agreements and memoranda of understanding (MOU’s) with other state agencies. The contract staff is responsible for CPS Title IV-E and Title IV-B contracts.

Contact Information

For information on current contracting opportunities, contact the Procurement Division via e-mail.

For information on an existing service contract, contact the contract manager in your area.