Refugee Program - Case Coordination - (Tucson)

Lutheran Social Services of the Southwest (LSS-SW), located in Tucson, Arizona, was awarded contract CTR078962 by the Arizona Department of Economic Security's Division of Aging and Adult Services (ADES/DAAS) for Refugee Resettlement Program (RRP) Case Coordination services. The contract covers Maricopa and Pima Counties, with services focused on supporting Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR)-eligible beneficiaries in achieving successful integration and self-sufficiency in the United States. Key service components include English language training, relocation adjustment, transportation support, healthcare access, community education, and employment services.

The contract is effective from October 21, 2025, through September 30, 2026, with a total estimated value of $650,000, comprising $250,000 for Refugee Housing and $400,000 for Case Coordination services. The contract is 100% federally funded and will support approximately 7,345 refugees in Federal Fiscal Year 2026. Reimbursement will be based on actual allowable costs, not to exceed the service reimbursement ceiling specified in the Itemized Service Budget. The contract prioritizes services for newly arriving refugees, those receiving cash assistance, unemployed refugees, and employed refugees needing support to maintain employment.