Housing Support Services – Homeless Youth and Families

The Arizona Department of Economic Security (ADES) has awarded contract CTR079271 to Human Services Campus, Inc. - Keys to Change for Housing Support Services targeting homeless youth and families. The contract, valued at $350,000, will operate from the date of last signature through June 30, 2026, with funding sourced from Senate Bill 1735. The primary service components include Youth/Families Emergency Shelter (YFS) services, encompassing shelter diversion, emergency shelter case management, and housing placement support.

Specific contract deliverables include an Outreach Specialist position, essential services, and financial assistance for housing placement. The budget allocates $264,000 for placing 88 youth/families in motel/hotel housing, with an additional $2,576 for direct supplies and $52,500 for indirect costs using a 15% de minimis rate. The contract is part of a broader state initiative to provide flexible funding for homeless response and operations, with a focus on rehousing homeless youth and families through eviction prevention, emergency shelter, and rapid rehousing support services across Arizona.