Congregate Care Services

The Arizona Department of Child Safety (ADCS) Master Agreement CTR071440 establishes a comprehensive Congregate Care Services contract with Mi Casa Su Casa LLC, offering residential group home placements for children in state custody. The contract provides services across multiple residential facilities, including Casa Berridge, Casa Denton, and Casa Ironwood, with each facility offering 10-bed capacities serving youth ages 6-17. Services encompass specialized residential care including shelter placements, group home services, and support for specific populations such as LGBTQIA+ youth, sibling groups, and teens with specialized needs. Daily rates range from $149 to $200 per child, with additional rates for medically complex care and specific population support.

The master agreement is awarded by the Arizona Department of Child Safety in collaboration with the Arizona Department of Juvenile Corrections, with Mi Casa Su Casa LLC as the prime contractor. The contract has an initial one-year term from June 1, 2024, to May 31, 2025, with potential extensions up to a total of five years. The IDV covers the entire state of Arizona and is structured as a Master Agreement contract type. The total contract includes comprehensive insurance coverage with $1,000,000 liability limits, background check requirements, and strict compliance protocols for child welfare services. The contract's strategic aim is to provide safe, supportive residential environments while working to reduce congregate care placements to less than 10% of the total out-of-home population.