Congregate Care Services

The Arizona Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) Master Agreement CTR071405 is a comprehensive Congregate Care Services contract issued by the Arizona Department of Child Safety (ADCS) in collaboration with the Arizona Department of Juvenile Corrections (ADJC). The contract establishes rates and requirements for various group home residential placements, including shelter care, standard residential placement, and specialized services for populations such as LGBTQIA+ youth, sibling groups, sexually maladaptive behaviors, and teen parents. Daily rates range from $149 to $200 per child, with additional service components like medically complex care available at $35 per day. The IDV covers a wide range of services including 24/7 monitoring, educational support, medical care, transportation, and adherence to specific child welfare licensing requirements.

The prime contractor for this IDV is A Fresh Start for Kids LLC, with the contract effective from April 2024 and an initial one-year term potential for extensions up to five years. The contract is state-specific to Arizona and is a master agreement type, jointly managed by ADCS and ADJC. While the total contract value is not explicitly stated, the IDV includes comprehensive provisions for background checks, drug testing, insurance requirements, and detailed reporting mechanisms. The contract's geographic coverage is statewide, with a focus on providing congregate care services for children under state custody, including provisions for bed holds, placement stabilization, and specialized care for diverse youth populations.