Child Care at Residential Shelter

The Arizona Master Agreement CTR078782 is a comprehensive contract focused on providing child care services for families residing in homeless shelters, domestic violence shelters, and transitional housing facilities. The IDV enables the delivery of developmentally appropriate child care for children from birth through age twelve, aligned with Arizona Early Learning Standards. Services are designed to support families in achieving self-sufficiency by offering child care, guidance, recreation, socialization, and employment and education case management. The contract emphasizes culturally relevant and linguistically appropriate service delivery, with providers required to participate in quality improvement programs like Quality First and maintain appropriate licensing.

The master agreement is awarded to A NEW LEAF INC, with the contracting organization being the Child and Community Services Division of the Arizona Department of Economic Security. The contract is effective from October 8, 2025, to June 30, 2026, and is structured as a master agreement covering the state of Arizona. The contract is funded through the Federal Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) and is exempt from standard procurement code requirements due to the specialized nature of child care services. The monthly service rate is established at $14,234.00, with the contract allowing for potential extension up to five years. Providers must comply with various state and federal regulations, including HIPAA and HITECH standards for protecting sensitive health information.