San Bernardino County Seeks Providers For $95.4 Million Children’s Residential Services Program

San Bernardino County, California, is seeking providers for its Children’s Residential Intensive Services (ChRIS) program, with $21.2 million available annually and $95.4 million over the contract term. The program provides specialty mental health services to youth with serious emotional disturbance (SED) in Short-Term Residential Therapeutic Programs (STRTPs) and supports their transition to lower levels of care. The county released a request for qualifications (RFQ DBHE26-ADMN-6420) on September 10, 2026, with proposals due October 8, 2026. The county intends to establish a list of qualified providers for use on a case-by-case basis, with . . .