Congregate Care Services

The Arizona Department of Child Safety (ADCS) Master Agreement CTR071431 is a comprehensive Congregate Care Services contract designed to provide temporary residential care for children under state custody. The agreement covers a wide range of services including group home placements for various specialized populations such as LGBTQIA+ youth, sibling groups, sexually maladaptive behavior cases, and parenting teens. Daily rates for services range from $149 to $200 per child, with additional compensation available for medically complex cases. The contract encompasses comprehensive care requirements including medical monitoring, educational support, transportation, meals, supervision, and individualized service planning, with a strategic goal of maintaining less than 10% of out-of-home populations in group home settings.

The master agreement is awarded to Inspire Youth Homes and will be in effect from June 1, 2024, to May 31, 2025, with potential extensions. The contract covers six residential facilities across Arizona, including specialized homes for different youth populations with capacities ranging from 5-6 beds per facility. The contracting organization is the Arizona Department of Child Safety, operating in collaboration with the Arizona Department of Juvenile Corrections. Inspire Youth Homes has provided necessary documentation including liability insurance with $1,000,000 per occurrence coverage, background check protocols, and compliance certifications for various state requirements including non-participation in boycotts and ethical labor practices.