Congregate Care Services

The Arizona Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) Contract #CTR071420 is a comprehensive master agreement for Congregate Care Services administered by the Arizona Department of Child Safety (ADCS) in collaboration with the Arizona Department of Juvenile Corrections (ADJC). The contract covers multiple types of group home residential placements, including emergency shelter, standard residential, and specialized services for populations such as LGBTQIA+ youth, sibling groups, sexually maladaptive behaviors, and parenting teens. Daily rates for services range from $149 to $200 per child, with additional rates for medically complex cases and infants. The IDV is designed to provide safe, reliable temporary care for children in state custody, with a focus on transitioning youth to family-like settings and reducing congregate care placements to less than 10% of the total out-of-home population.

The prime contractor for this IDV is Divine Sisters LLC, with the contract effective from April 17, 2024, through May 31, 2025, with potential extensions up to a total of five years. The contract covers the entire state of Arizona and is classified as a Master Agreement with multiple subcontractors, including Share-Care facilities. The total contracted capacity spans multiple facilities with approximately 38 beds, serving children and adolescents aged 6-17 across various gender and specialty populations. The contract includes comprehensive requirements for care, including medical monitoring, educational support, cultural considerations, and detailed reporting obligations. The total contract value is not explicitly stated, but the agreement includes provisions for performance-based incentives and specialized placement services.