Family Support Services for Arizona Deafblind Project

The Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and Blind (ASDB) awarded contract CTR078698 to Encircle Families, a Phoenix-based 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, for Family Support Services related to the Arizona Deafblind Project. The contract, effective from October 23, 2025 to October 22, 2026, provides annual services valued at $6,000, to be billed quarterly at $1,500 per period. Encircle Families will serve as the designated Parent Training and Information Center under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), supporting families eligible or potentially eligible for Arizona Deafblind Project services.

Key deliverables include annual staff training, establishing a referral system, conducting community outreach, and hosting monthly meetings with project staff. The contractor will provide bilingual (English and Spanish) family support services and collect quarterly demographic data. The contract includes potential extensions up to a maximum aggregate term of five years and is supported by comprehensive liability insurance coverage, including Commercial General Liability, Automobile Liability, Umbrella Liability, and Professional Liability policies. The contract was processed as a "Not Practical to Quote" (NPTQ) procurement, recognizing Encircle Families as the sole provider of specialized training and information services for individuals with disabilities in the deaf and blind community.