Out of State Residential Behavioral Health Facility

The Arizona Department of Child Safety (DCS) awarded contract CTR079381 to Care Youth Corporation for Out of State Behavioral Health Services. The contract, effective November 5, 2025, through November 4, 2026, covers residential day treatment services for children and youth in out-of-home care settings. Care Youth Corporation will provide these services through two facilities: Lava Heights Academy and Falcon Ridge Ranch, located in Minden, Nevada.

The contract establishes a per-diem pricing structure with two line items: Residential Day Non-Title XIX at $525 per day and Residential Day Title XIX, with specific pricing for the latter not detailed. Services encompass comprehensive behavioral health treatment, including initial and ongoing assessments, individualized service plans, psychiatric and medical evaluations, therapeutic interventions (individual, group, and family therapy), medication management, educational support, and transition/aftercare planning. The contractor is required to maintain 24-hour awake staff coverage, provide necessary transportation, and comply with state licensing and child safety reporting requirements, with all services subject to strict confidentiality and HIPAA compliance standards.