Housing Support Services – Homeless Youth and Families

Central Arizona Shelter Services (CASS), a nonprofit organization, has been awarded contract CTR079169 by the Arizona Department of Economic Security's Child and Community Services Division to provide comprehensive Housing Support Services for homeless youth and families in Maricopa County. The contract, funded through Arizona Senate Bill 1735, will run from the date of last signature through June 30, 2026, with a total contract value of $1,017,172.24, of which the state will fund $350,000.00.

The contract encompasses three primary service components: Emergency Shelter, Shelter Diversion Services, and Rapid Rehousing, with CASS specifically designated to deliver Emergency Shelter services. Program activities include case management, housing relocation, financial assistance, and support services aimed at rapidly rehousing homeless individuals and families. Services will target participants meeting specific HUD homeless category criteria, with supports including short-term and medium-term rental assistance (not to exceed 12 months), move-in assistance, transportation support, and stabilization services. The contract requires comprehensive performance tracking, adherence to habitability standards, and detailed quarterly reporting on participant demographics, program metrics, and housing stability outcomes.