Housing Support Services – Homeless Youth and Families

Catholic Charities Community Services Inc. has been awarded contract CTR079165 by the Arizona Department of Economic Security (ADES) for Homeless Youth and Family Services across multiple Arizona counties, including Coconino, Navajo, Apache, Yavapai, and Mohave. The contract, valued at $1,102,907, covers services from the award date through June 30, 2026, and focuses on providing critical homeless response programs such as eviction prevention, emergency shelter, and rapid rehousing assistance. Service delivery will occur in locations including Flagstaff, Bullhead City, Prescott, and Cottonwood, with staffing of 13 full-time equivalent positions dedicated to case management, shelter management, and peer support services.

The contract, authorized under a Competition Impracticable determination related to Arizona Senate Bill 1735, encompasses comprehensive homeless support strategies targeting vulnerable populations. Key service components include shelter diversion, emergency shelter operations, and rapid rehousing assistance, with specific attention to populations such as currently homeless individuals, domestic violence victims, youth aged 18-24, and individuals transitioning from foster care or institutions. The program will provide housing-related support services, including rental assistance, utility payments, relocation costs, and case management, with a maximum assistance period of 12 months. Funding sources include $300,000 from ADES, with the remainder potentially coming from other state and federal emergency solutions grant programs.