Congregate Care Services

The Arizona Department of Child Safety (ADCS) Master Agreement CTR071427 is an Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) for Congregate Care Services designed to provide temporary residential placements for children in state custody. The contract covers group home residential services across various specialized categories, including placements for LGBTQIA+ youth, sibling groups, teens with specific behavioral needs, and medically complex cases. Daily rates for these services range from $149 to $200 per child, with additional provisions for placement stabilization incentives, mileage reimbursement, and potential interpretation services. The IDV emphasizes comprehensive care requirements, focusing on medical monitoring, educational support, cultural sensitivity, and transition planning to help children progress toward family-like or independent living environments.

The master agreement is awarded to GAP Ministries and is managed by the Arizona Department of Child Safety, with a current performance period from June 1, 2024, to May 31, 2025. The contract is a state-wide master agreement covering Arizona, with potential extensions up to a total of five years. GAP Ministries has comprehensive liability insurance through multiple carriers, including Social Service Contractors Indemnity Pool and CopperPoint Insurance Company, with coverage limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $5,000,000 aggregate. The contract type is a Master Agreement, and it includes specific provisions for background checks, drug testing, and personnel screening to ensure the highest standards of child care and safety.