Residential Services Program in Racine, Wisconsin for Female Correctional Clients PROGRAM A (Laurel House)

The Residential Services Program in Racine, Wisconsin for Female Correctional Clients (Program A/Laurel House) is a specialized residential service contract that provides comprehensive correctional support for female offenders. The program offers a 12-bed facility that delivers gender-responsive, evidence-based programming targeting critical criminogenic needs, including substance abuse treatment, mental health services, cognitive intervention, employment readiness, and family/marital services. Services are delivered through a licensed Community Based Residential Facility (CBRF) with 24/7 awake staff supervision, ensuring continuous monitoring and support for female offenders supervised by the Wisconsin Department of Corrections.

The contract is administered by the Wisconsin Department of Corrections and was originally awarded to Genesis Behavioral Services, Inc. in May 2016, with an initial two-year term and subsequent renewal options. The contract has been extended multiple times, most recently through month-to-month extensions, with per-bed daily rates increasing from $104.50 in 2016 to $119.67 in 2022-2023. The vehicle covers Racine County and is specifically designed to provide structured residential services with a focus on rehabilitation and successful reintegration. The contract includes comprehensive compliance requirements, such as Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) standards, and mandates specific operational guidelines including background checks, insurance coverage, and adherence to federal and state regulations.