Refugee Program - Case Coordination (Tucson)

The Arizona Department of Economic Security (ADES), specifically the Division of Aging and Adult Services (DAAS), has awarded a direct contract to the International Rescue Committee (IRC) for Refugee Resettlement Program Case Coordination services. The contract, numbered CTR078964, covers Maricopa and Pima Counties and is valued at $8,000,000 for the period from October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2027. The contract is 100% federally funded through the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) and will provide comprehensive support services to refugee beneficiaries.

Service delivery will focus on critical stop-gap support for refugees, with an anticipated reach of 7,345 beneficiaries in Federal Fiscal Year 2026. Key services include English language training referrals, relocation adjustment support, transportation assistance, healthcare access, community education, and support for unaccompanied minors. The contract prioritizes assistance for newly arriving refugees, those receiving cash assistance, unemployed refugees, and employed refugees needing support to maintain employment. Reimbursement will be based on actual allowable costs, not to exceed the service reimbursement ceiling specified in the Itemized Service Budget.