Child Care at Residential Shelter

The Arizona Master Agreement CTR076777 is an Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) focused on providing comprehensive child care services for families residing in homeless shelters, domestic violence shelters, and transitional housing. The contract enables the procurement of full-day and year-round child care services for children from birth to 12 years old, with an emphasis on supporting families in achieving self-sufficiency. Services include employment and education case management, delivered through a licensed child care center, and are designed to provide culturally relevant and linguistically appropriate support to vulnerable populations.

The master agreement is awarded to Sojourner Center and is administered by the Arizona Department of Economic Security's Child and Community Services Division. The contract has a performance period from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, with a monthly service rate of $10,414.00. Geographically centered in Arizona, the contract is funded through the Federal Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) and includes provisions for quality standards such as participation in the Quality First program. The contract type is a direct master agreement, with potential for extension up to five years, and includes comprehensive insurance coverage with multiple liability protections.