Housing Support Services – Homeless Youth and Families

The Arizona Department of Economic Security (ADES) has awarded contract CTR079509 to Tempe Community Action Agency Inc. for Housing Support Services targeting Homeless Youth and Families. The contract, effective from the date of last signature through June 30, 2026, encompasses two primary service codes: Youth/Families Emergency Shelter (YFS) and Youth/Families Rapid Re-housing (YFR). With a total contract value of $349,999.99, the agency will provide comprehensive services including emergency shelter, eviction prevention, rental assistance, and housing stabilization support aligned with Senate Bill 1735.

Services under the contract include personnel-driven support such as case management, legal advocacy, community outreach, and client services. Specific program components involve housing vouchers, rental assistance up to $40,000, rapid rehousing stabilization funding of $50,000, and emergency shelter operational expenses of $53,000. The contract allows for one-time rent, mortgage, and utility assistance, with a focus on rehousing homeless youth and families across Arizona. Funding will be distributed based on point-in-time counts to ensure equitable service delivery, with the ultimate goal of providing flexible, targeted assistance to vulnerable populations experiencing housing insecurity.