Child Care at Residential Shelter

The Arizona Master Agreement CTR076778 is an Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) focused on providing child care services at residential homeless and domestic violence shelters. Awarded to Phoenix Gospel Mission Inc. (Phoenix Rescue Mission), this contract enables comprehensive child care support for children of families receiving shelter services. The services include full-day, year-round child care that emphasizes educational, social, cultural, and emotional development while parents engage in employment and education case management. The contract specifically supports families in achieving self-sufficiency by providing essential child care services funded through the Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG).

The IDV is managed by the Child and Community Services Division (CCSD) of the Arizona Department of Economic Security (ADES) and will operate from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. The contract type is a Master Agreement with a monthly rate of $16,000.00 for child care services. Geographically limited to Arizona, the contract covers three residential shelters: Homeward Bound, Phoenix Rescue Mission, and Sojourner Center. The prime contractor, Phoenix Rescue Mission, is required to be licensed by the Arizona Department of Health Services and maintain a Provider Registration Agreement. The contract includes comprehensive liability insurance coverage, with policies providing $1,000,000 in General Liability, Automobile Liability, and Professional Liability, ensuring robust protection for the contracted services.