The proposed bill seeks to modify Contract No. DCRL-2022-C-0066 with Lutheran Social Services of the National Capital Area (LSS) to exercise Option Year Three, which will extend the contract period from June 19, 2025, through June 18, 2026, at a not-to-exceed amount of $2,212,493.13. Under this modification, LSS will continue to provide essential residential family-based foster care and social services to unaccompanied refugee minors, including those who are refugees, asylees, victims of human trafficking, and special immigrant juveniles placed in the custody of the District of Columbia.

The contract modification reflects a cumulative total of $7,965,793.37 over the entire contract duration, which includes the base year and two previous option years. The funding for the upcoming option year is contingent upon the availability of funds in the District's Local Budget and Financial Plan for Fiscal Year 2026, with a certification confirming that sufficient funds are allocated for the current fiscal year. All other terms and conditions of the contract remain unchanged.