What the state is buying
by RFPFinder from the notice; the solicitation governsThe Mississippi State Department of Health is seeking applications for service providers to provide respite care service for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (CYSHCN) and their families. The contract type is a Service Provider Agreement (SPA).
Scope
- Respite care service for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (CYSHCN) and their families
- Temporary relief to caregivers while promoting family stability, caregiver well-being, and improved health outcomes for CYSHCN
How to get the bid documents
- Open the notice on Mississippi DFA - Procurement Opportunity Search + MAGIC Supplier Self-Service
- Read the notice; the source lists no attachments
- Submit before 5:00 PM CT on May 3, 2027
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The source notice lists no attachments.
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- Place of performance
- Mississippi
- Buyer type
- State
- Notice type
- RFA
- Solicitation no.
- 2026-RFA-105
- Delivery location
- Mississippi from notice
- Period of performance
- Upon Execution from notice
- Contract type
- Service Provider Agreement (SPA) from notice
- Local presence
- Not required
- Amendments
- None since Jun 1
- Contact
- LaShonda Barnes · Public Health Program Specialist Supervisor
- Office
- Procurement
- Phone
- (601) 576-7485
Not stated in the notice: estimated value. Check the bid documents.
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verified Fri, Oct 9 · 7:16 PM CTNo amendments since posting on Mon, Jun 1, 2026; verified Fri, Oct 9 · 7:16 PM CT.
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Notice as published
Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (CYSHCN) Respite Services
Released: June 1, 2026 12:00 AM CDT Responses due (Application Due Date): May 3, 2027 5:00 PM CDT at Rolling applications accepted and will be processed upon receipt
The Mississippi State Department of Health, Office of Child and Adolescent Health, is seeking applications for service providers to provide respite care service for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (CYSHCN) and their families. These services are intended to provide temporary relief to caregivers while promoting family stability, caregiver well-being, and improved health outcomes for CYSHCN. Applicants must deliver family-centered, culturally responsive, and community-based services that align with Mississippi’s Title V priorities and National Performance Measure 11 (care coordination), with a strong emphasis on reaching rural and underserved populations.
Selected providers will be expected to coordinate with the MSDH CYSHCN Program and community partners, ensure compliance with state requirements, and track service utilization, outcomes, and caregiver satisfaction to support accountability and continuous quality improvement.
Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (CYSHCN) often require ongoing care that places significant demands on families and caregivers. In Mississippi, access to respite services remains limited, particularly for families not eligible for Medicaid waiver programs or experiencing delays in accessing long-term supports.
Through the Title V Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Block Grant, the CYSHCN Program, is establishing Service Provider Agreements (SPAs) to expand access to respite services. These agreements will allow qualified providers to deliver person-centered, family-driven respite care that offers temporary relief to caregivers.
This initiative supports improved family stability, reduces caregiver burden, and strengthens the system of care for CYSHCN across Mississippi while ensuring services are delivered in accordance with state and federal requirements.
Other timeline events: Period of Performance Start Date: Upon Execution
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