The proposed bill seeks to modify the existing Human Care Agreement No. CW90761 with Rite of Passage, Inc. to exercise option year four, which will extend the contract period from May 1, 2025, through April 30, 2026, with a not-to-exceed amount of $1,362,813.44. Under this modification, Rite of Passage, Inc. will continue to provide group home services for youth involved in the juvenile justice system who have faced arrest or have been unsuccessful under probation status. The contract will be compensated based on fixed unit rates, including a daily rate for youth placement and a daily administrative rate.

Additionally, the modification incorporates the Living Wage Act Fact Sheet and Notice for 2025 into the Human Care Agreement. The Citywide Clean Hands database has confirmed that Rite of Passage, Inc. is compliant with its District taxes, and the Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services has certified that sufficient funds are available for the contract period. The bill is presented for consideration and approval by the Council of the District of Columbia.