Refugee Program - Case Coordination - (Tucson)

Lutheran Social Services of the Southwest (LSS-SW) was awarded contract CTR078962 by the Arizona Department of Economic Security's Division of Aging and Adult Services for Refugee Resettlement Program (RRP) Case Coordination Services. The contract, valued at approximately $8 million, will be performed in Maricopa and Pima Counties, Arizona, with a performance period from October 1, 2025 to September 30, 2026, with potential extensions up to five years.

The contract focuses on providing comprehensive support services for refugees and eligible beneficiaries, including English language training referrals, relocation adjustment support, transportation assistance, healthcare access, and unaccompanied minors services. The primary objectives are to facilitate refugee integration, help clients achieve rapid self-sufficiency, and address critical needs such as housing, income, health, and mental health services. The contract is 100% federally funded through the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) and will prioritize services for newly arriving refugees, those receiving cash assistance, unemployed refugees, and employed refugees requiring additional support to maintain employment.