Housing Support Services – Homeless Youth and Families

Flagstaff Shelter Services has been awarded contract CTR079157 by the Arizona Department of Economic Security's Child and Community Services Division to provide comprehensive homeless youth and family services. The contract, valued at $11,050,000, covers services across Maricopa County, Pima County, and the Balance of State Continuums of Care, with a performance period from the award date through June 30, 2026. Funded through Arizona Senate Bill 1735, the contract supports three primary service components: Emergency Shelter, Shelter Diversion Services, and Rapid Rehousing.

The contract encompasses a holistic approach to addressing homelessness, with services including case management, housing relocation, financial assistance, rental support, and connection to wrap-around services. Staffing includes 13 full-time equivalent positions, specifically 2 Shelter Managers, 10 Shelter Coordinators, and 1 Crown Case Manager. The organization will provide eviction prevention, temporary shelter, and housing support for homeless youth and families experiencing emergency situations, with performance evaluated quarterly based on data quality, exit destinations, and other key performance metrics. Reimbursement will be based on an itemized service budget with actual allowable costs not exceeding the service reimbursement ceiling.