South Central and Hill Country (Region 8b)
About South Central and Hill Country
The South Central and Hill Country area, previously known as Region 8b, is comprised of 27 counties in and around San Antonio, excluding Bexar county.
The Single Source Continuum Contractor (SSCC) for this area is Belong. Visit the Belong website to learn about them.
Joint Operations Manual
DFPS/Belong Joint Operations Manual
Timeline
- September 1, 2020: Request for application released
- April 1, 2021: Contract awarded* to Belong
- April 1, 2021: Stage I start-up
- October 27, 2021: Stage I go-live
- April 1, 2022: Stage II start-up
- October 1, 2022: Stage II go-live
- June 1, 2024: Stage III go-live (current activity)
- April 1, 2026: Contract renewal
- April 1, 2031: Community area re-procurement
*Steps to view the executed contract for Belong (# HHS000901800001):
- Go to the Legislative Budget Board (LBB) contract database website and click on “Contract Database Search”.
- In the Contract ID field, enter the contract number.
- In the Agency dropdown, select “530 - Family & Protective Services”.
- Scroll to the bottom of the screen and click on the “Submit Search” button.
- When the results appear, click on the “Display Expanded Data Set” button.
- Next, click on the "+" icon to view contract information.
- To view a document in the Attachments section, click on the magnifying glass icon
to the left of the document you wish to review.
Note: The contract file name typically appears with the contract number followed by the word “Contract”. For this contract, the file “HHS000901800001_contract” contains the executed contract document.
News
Stay informed by visiting the Belong news page.
October 2022
DFPS and the Office of Community-Based Care Transition (OCBCT) are pleased to announce that they have taken the next step toward expanding Community-Based Care (CBC) by transitioning to CBC Stage II in the south central and hill country areas of Texas (Region 8b). This service area includes 27 Texas counties surrounding Bexar County.
In Stage II, Belong will provide case management, kinship, and reunification services in their community. Stage II expands the continuum of services to include services for families and to increase permanency outcomes for children. Belong is the first SSCC in Texas to move from Stage I to Stage II on the accelerated timeline of 12 months. This expedited transition was actualized through the collaboration and commitment of Belong, DFPS, and OCBCT.
Contact DFPS/OCBCT
- Community-Based Care Administrator: Crystal Smith (830) 317-0503
- DFPS Contract Administration Manager: Veronica Alvarez (210) 287-4817
- Case Management Oversight Manager: Molly Daniel (830) 426-0005
- Case Management Oversight Manager: Patricia Magdaleno (210) 247-8207
Contact Belong
For concerns:
- Email: consumeraffairsbelong@sjrctexas.org
- Call: (210) 882-6204
| Title | Name / Email |
|---|---|
| Chief Executive Officer | Tara Roussett |
| Chief of Staff/General Counsel | Anna Ford |
| Chief Impact Officer | Jaci Gonzales |
| Chief Operating Officer | Rachel Richter |
| Chief Administrative Officer | Carlye Dupart |
| Chief Financial Officer | Tiffany Brown |
| Vice President of Quality Assurance and Contracts | Yvette Moran |
| Senior Vice President of Operations | Adrian Quintanilla |
| Vice President of Permanency | Shannon Walker |
| Vice President of Placement & Support Services | Robyn Muennink |
| Vice President of Finance | Sam Dowell |
| Permanency Director (North & East Counties) | Christy Doerr |
| Permanency Director (South & West Counties) | Stephanie Kirkpatrick |
| Permanency Director (Adoption) | Julie Rosario |
| Program Director (Specialty Units) | Cherrelle Herber |
| Senior Regional Director | Kane Jaggers |
Forms
Click here to view all CBC forms
| Number | Form Title |
|---|---|
| 1514 | Region 8b Removal Checklist |
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