Child Care at Residential Shelter

The Arizona Master Agreement CTR076779 is a specialized Indefinite Delivery Vehicle focused on providing comprehensive child care services for families residing in homeless shelters, domestic violence shelters, and transitional housing facilities across Arizona. The contract, awarded to Homeward Bound (A New Leaf, Inc.), enables the procurement of full-day, year-round child care services for children from birth to age twelve. These services are designed to support families in achieving self-sufficiency by combining high-quality child care with employment and education case management, while adhering to Arizona Early Learning Standards and maintaining participation in the Quality First program.

The master agreement is administered by the Arizona Department of Economic Security's 2HP1 Child and Community Services Division, with a performance period from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, and potential extensions up to five years. The contract type is a Master Agreement, with a monthly service rate of $14,234.00, and is funded through the Federal Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF). Geographically, the contract covers the state of Arizona, with Homeward Bound serving as the prime contractor. The agreement is notable for its procurement code exemption under Arizona Revised Statutes 41-2501(Q)(1), which allows direct contracting with licensed child care providers in residential shelter settings.