Congregate Care Services

The Arizona Department of Child Safety's Master Agreement CTR071450 is an Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) for Congregate Care Services, designed to provide comprehensive residential group home placements for children and youth across Arizona. The contract enables the procurement of various specialized residential care services, including standard group home placements, shelter care, and targeted services for specific populations such as LGBTQIA+ youth, sibling groups, sexually maladaptive behavior cases, and teen parents. Daily rates range from $149 to $200 per child, with additional services available for medically complex cases, covering a wide range of care needs for children aged zero to seventeen years old.

The master agreement is awarded to Sunshine Residential Homes Inc., with a current contract period from June 1, 2024, to May 31, 2025. The contracting organization is the Arizona Department of Child Safety, in collaboration with the Arizona Department of Juvenile Corrections. The contract covers 32 licensed facilities across Maricopa County, with a total contracted capacity of 310 beds, offering group home residential services for both male and female children. The contract is a statewide indefinite delivery vehicle with a base one-year term and potential extensions up to five years, providing flexibility for the state to manage child welfare residential placement needs efficiently.