Request for Application: HHS0016279
Agency: DFPS
Procurement Number: HHS0016279
Procurement Name: DFPS Community-Based Care / Rural Community-Based Care Pilot Program - Region 9
Program Name: Office of Community-Based Care Transition
Release Date:
Submission Deadline: January 12, 2026 — 10:30 am CST
Executive Summary
The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) invites applications from qualified organizations to serve as the Lead Entity for the Rural CBC Pilot Program authorized by Senate Bill 513, 88th Texas Legislature.
The Rural CBC Pilot Program seeks to design, implement, and evaluate a Community- Based child welfare system in rural regions of Texas, with an emphasis on:
- Co-design with DFPS and local Community Alliances,
- Improved permanency and well-being outcomes for children and families,
- Regional flexibility to address diverse community needs, and
- Shared accountability across state, local, and provider partners.
Updates:
12.5.25 - Post the Request for Applications No. HHS0016279 Region 9 CBC Rural Pilot Program webinar presentation, held December 4, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Central Time per RFA Sections 3.1, Schedule of Events and 3.5.3, Respondent Conference.
No other information in RFA No. HHS0016279 is changed by this update.
12.3.25 - RFA Ver 1.2 document posted with updates to Section 1.1 and updated links for the 12.4.2025 Respondent Conference in Section 3.5.3. Attachments Ver 1.1 posted with updates to Exhibit 1, Statement of Work.
12.1.2025 - RFA Ver 1.1 document posted with updated links for the 12.4.2025 Potential Applicant Conference in Section 3.5.3 (pg 16) of the RFA.