Inter State Compact for the Placement of Children Services

The Arizona Department of Child Safety Master Agreement CTR055086 is an Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) focused on providing comprehensive Interstate Compact for the Placement of Children (ICPC) services. The contract enables the prime contractor, Arizona's Children Association, to deliver critical child welfare support services, including conducting home studies for potential child placements across state lines, performing monthly supervision of children placed outside their home state, and completing adoption certification studies. These services are designed to facilitate safe and efficient interstate child placement and supervision processes.

The master agreement was awarded on June 1, 2021, with an initial performance period through May 31, 2024, and potential extensions up to a total of five years. The contract is a fixed-price master agreement covering the state of Arizona, with two subsequent amendments extending the performance period through May 31, 2025, and potentially through May 31, 2026. Arizona's Children Association, located in Phoenix, Arizona, serves as the prime contractor, with comprehensive insurance coverage including professional liability, general liability, and specific protections for child welfare services. While specific total contract value was not explicitly stated, the contract includes detailed pricing for specific services such as home studies and monthly child supervision.