Congregate Care Services

The Arizona Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) Master Agreement CTR071413 is a Congregate Care Services contract designed to provide comprehensive residential placement and support services for children in the custody of the Arizona Department of Child Safety (ADCS) and Arizona Department of Juvenile Corrections (ADJC). The contract enables group home providers to offer specialized short-term residential care across multiple placement types, including shelter, standard group home, and specialized placements for populations such as LGBTQIA+ youth, sibling groups, and teens with complex behavioral or medical needs. Service rates range from $149 to $200 per child daily, with additional provisions for medically complex care, and the contract covers critical support services including transportation, educational assistance, medical care, and trauma-informed care approaches.

The master agreement is awarded to Child Crisis Arizona, with a contract period from June 1, 2024, to May 31, 2025, covering the state of Arizona. The contract is a joint collaboration between ADCS and ADJC, with ADCS serving as the lead agency. It is structured as a master agreement with potential extensions up to five years, allowing for flexible service delivery across multiple group home facilities. The total contract value is not explicitly stated, but the agreement includes comprehensive requirements for background checks, drug testing, staff training, and detailed reporting mechanisms. The contract aims to reduce congregate care placements to less than 10% of the total out-of-home population by strengthening family and community foster home placements while maintaining high-quality care for children who require group home services.