Texas DFPS Selects West Texas Community Network As Lead Entity For Child Welfare Community Care Rural Pilot Planning & Design

The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) selected West Texas Community Network as the lead entity for the planning and design phase of the Community Based Care (CBC) Rural Pilot in Region 9. The announcement was posted on May 4, 2026. No contract value was stated.

The development of the CBC Rural Pilot in Region 9 was authorized by Texas Senate Bill 513 (89R). During the planning and design phase of the pilot, West Texas Community Network will first work with stakeholders to develop a proposed CBC model that reflects the unique needs, geography, and service realities of . . .