Refugee Program - Case Coordination

The Arizona Department of Economic Security (ADES), specifically the Division of Aging and Adult Services (DAAS), has awarded contract CTR078890 to Catholic Community Services of Southern Arizona Inc. for Refugee Program services, focusing on case coordination and housing support. The contract, effective from October 23, 2025, to September 30, 2026, is valued at $650,000, with allocations of $250,000 for Refugee Housing and $400,000 for Case Coordination. The services will be performed in Maricopa and Pima Counties, targeting Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR)-eligible beneficiaries.

The contract's primary objectives include providing critical stop-gap support for refugees, encompassing emergency services, case management, income identification, health and mental health services, and assistance in achieving self-sufficiency. The program is 100% federally funded and will be managed through an Itemized Service Budget. Key contract stipulations include mandating that a minimum of 60% of program funding be dedicated to direct services staffing, with up to 10% of housing coordinator expenses allowable as administrative costs. The procurement was processed under a Competition Impracticable (CI) authorization, recognizing the unique and time-sensitive nature of refugee support services.