Mississippi Awards $14.5 Million In Children’s Services Contracts To 10 Organizations

On June 17, 2014, the Mississippi Department of Human Services, Division of Family and Children's Services (DFCS) awarded $14.5 million in contracts to 10 organizations to provide comprehensive therapeutic care (CTC) services. The CTC services are residential, 24-hour placements provided to children in foster care, from birth-21 years, who are diagnosed with cognitive, behavioral, and/or psychological disabilities. The initial contract period began July 1, 2014 and runs through June 30, 2015, followed by renewals for up to two more years.

The state released the request for proposals (RFP 2015CTC) on January 13, 2014, with proposals . . .