Congregate Care Services

The Arizona Master Agreement CTR071432, awarded to Kindred Spirits Group Home LLC by the Arizona Department of Child Safety, provides comprehensive congregate care services for children requiring specialized residential placement. The IDV covers multiple service tiers including group home residential shelter placements, standard residential placements, and specialized placements for specific populations such as LGBTQIA+ youth, sibling groups, teen parents, and youth with sexually maladaptive behaviors. Daily rates range from $149 to $200 per child, with services including safe supervised living environments, educational support, medical and behavioral health coordination, transportation, and transition planning for children who cannot be placed in traditional foster homes.

The master agreement is contracted with Kindred Spirits Group Home LLC, a group home facility serving female residents ages 8-17 with a nine-bed capacity. The contract is managed by the Arizona Department of Child Safety, with an initial performance period from June 1, 2024, to May 31, 2025, and potential extensions up to five total years. The contract covers statewide geographic service areas within Arizona and is structured as a Master Agreement with potential for multiple task/delivery orders. The contractor must meet extensive requirements including staffing ratios, background checks, training standards, and comprehensive service delivery protocols, with a strategic goal of minimizing congregate care placements and supporting children's transitions to family-like settings.