The proposed Modification No. M011 to Contract No. DCRL-2024-H-0019 with Sasha Bruce Youthwork, Inc. seeks to exercise the second option year of the contract, which will extend the period of performance from July 2, 2026, through July 1, 2027, for a not-to-exceed amount of $1,038,439.81. This modification allows Sasha Bruce Youthwork to continue providing a residential independent living program for approximately six pregnant and parenting youth, along with their children, within the District's foster care system. The contract has previously included a base period and an option year, with the total contract value now amounting to $3,081,936.28 over its duration.

The modification is supported by a certification from the Office of the Chief Financial Officer, confirming that sufficient funds are available in the District's Local Budget and Financial Plan for Fiscal Year 2026 to cover the costs associated with this contract. Additionally, the Citywide Clean Hands Database indicates that Sasha Bruce Youthwork is current with its District taxes, ensuring compliance with local regulations. The contract modification is expected to facilitate continued support for vulnerable youth in the District's foster care system.