Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Career Advancement Network (SNAP CAN)

The Arizona Department of Economic Security (ADES), through its Division of Employment and Rehabilitation Services, has awarded contract CTR078330 to Compassion Connect - Compassion Care Center to implement the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Career Advancement Network (SNAP CAN). The contract, valued at $138,748 for Federal Fiscal Year 2026, focuses on providing employment and training services to SNAP recipients in the East Valley Pinal County region. Services include career pathway development, job search assistance, vocational training, and comprehensive supportive services designed to help participants achieve economic self-sufficiency.

The contract, running from the date of last signature through September 30, 2027, will support approximately 30 participants with a range of financial assistance and training resources. Reimbursable expenses include training materials, vehicle repairs, uniforms, childcare (up to $300/month), utility and housing assistance, cell phone and laptop purchases, and transportation support. Compassion Connect will be reimbursed at 100% for participant expenses up to an approved ceiling and 50% for administrative costs, with services to be delivered Monday through Friday from 9 AM to 4 PM. The program is funded through the United States Department of Agriculture's Food and Nutrition Service using a 50/50 local/federal matching model.