Supervised Independent Living (SIL) Residential Child-Care Services

Background
The Child Protective Services (CPS) Program of the Texas Department of Family & Protective Services (DFPS or Department) is issuing this Open Enrollment to seek Contractors to provide Supervised Independent Living (SIL) placements for young adults aged 18-22. SIL is a federally recognized type of Return to or Extended Foster Care living program where young adults can reside in a less restrictive, non-traditional foster care Setting while continuing to receive casework and support service to help them become more self-sufficient and transition them into independent living.

Work Details
The Contractor’s SIL Case Manager must provide case management services, information about available community resources and life skills training, budgeting and financial competency, handling difficult people and situations, preparing emergency, disaster and safety plans, transitioning to independent living, and education, employment and housing goals.

The Contractor will also provide either a text-capable cell phone or $40 monthly to the young adult if they have a cell phone that sends and receives phone calls and text messages that they will use as part of this SIL Program. Additionally, the Contractor will provide a monthly stipend of a minimum of $350 to purchase food, toiletries, clothing and other necessary living expenses. Transportation must be made available by the Contractor when distance or access to public transportation exceeds one mile for education, training, work, grocery store, laundry facilities, bus or metro stop, library or other community resources. If not available, DFPS may grant a waiver of this requirement upon receipt of Contractor’s plan to provide transportation. If providing ECM services, the SIL Case Manager will provide additional services such as assisting the young adult in scheduling medical appointments and arranging transportation.

Period of Performance
Enrollment Period Opens: 07/09/2024
Enrollment Period Closes: 08/31/2029

Place of Performance
Texas