The proposed Modification No. M0013 to Human Care Agreement No. CW100388 seeks to extend the contract with Friendship Place for an additional year, from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, with a not-to-exceed amount of $1,912,108.92. This extension allows Friendship Place 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, while all other terms of the original agreement remain unchanged.

Additionally, the bill introduces financial incentives to enhance the recruitment and retention of case management staff, including hiring bonuses of $1,500 for case managers and $2,000 for supervisors, as well as retention bonuses of $2,000 for case managers who stay for 12 months and $3,500 for supervisors who remain for 18 months. The financial framework includes a total not-to-exceed amount of $1,912,108.92, with specific caps for case management reimbursement at $1,743,028.92, utility assistance at $141,300, and cost reimbursement at $27,780. This structured approach aims to ensure effective service delivery while maintaining adequate staffing levels.