2025-057-7082 - Inpatient Substance Abuse Treatment for Pregnant Women and Women with Children

Dallas County is seeking proposals to establish a five-year service price agreement for the provision of substance use disorder inpatient treatment services specifically designed for pregnant women and women with children (hereafter referred to as “participants”).

The scope of services includes comprehensive detoxification and intensive residential treatment, tailored to meet the unique and complex needs of women in this population. The County intends to offer a program that allows eligible women to bring their children (ages 0–12) into the residential setting to receive care and support together. The goal is to provide gender-specific services that promote recovery while also strengthening parenting capacity, enhancing family stability, and supporting long-term self-sufficiency.

If an individual is deemed indigent, meaning unable to pay for treatment, designated Dallas County staff will assess the individual’s financial status and determine eligibility for County funding. Participants shall not be required to submit any form of payment, including personal funds or third-party benefits, for services rendered under this agreement. Dallas County will fund the full cost of treatment for eligible individuals to ensure financial hardship does not serve as a barrier to care. In compliance with Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) guidelines, Dallas County is prepared to fund a minimum and maximum of 45 days of residential treatment per participant, at a daily rate of $121 (subject to change per SAMHSA guidance).