The proposed Modification No. M0015 to Human Care Agreement No. CW100338 seeks to extend the contract with Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington, Inc. for an additional year, from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, with a not-to-exceed amount of $1,158,156.04. This extension allows Catholic Charities to continue providing essential services such as case management, utility assistance, and financial support to chronically homeless individuals and families as part of the Permanent Supportive Housing III program. The modification also updates reimbursement rates for case management services, effective July 1, 2026, and adjusts the District's minimum wage and living wage rates, with the new living wage set to increase to $18.40 per hour.

Additionally, the bill introduces various financial incentives for case management staff, including a $1,500 hiring bonus for case managers and a $2,000 hiring bonus for case manager supervisors, both classified as one-time incentives. It also establishes retention bonuses of $2,000 for case managers who remain for 12 months and $3,500 for supervisors who stay for 18 months. The total not-to-exceed amount of $1,158,156.04 is allocated across different components, with case management reimbursement capped at $1,045,796.04, utility assistance limited to $95,400, and cost reimbursement set at $16,960. This modification aims to enhance the recruitment and retention of case management staff while ensuring necessary financial support for vulnerable populations in need.