Family Connections, Nurturing Parenting Program, and SENSE Services

The Arizona Department of Child Safety's Master Agreement CTR055524 is a comprehensive Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) designed to provide critical family support services across urban and rural counties in Arizona. The contract encompasses three primary service programs: Family Connections (FC), Nurturing Parenting Program (NPP), and Substance Exposed Newborn Safe Environment (SENSE) services. These programs focus on delivering evidence-based parent skill-building interventions for families involved with child welfare, with the primary objectives of strengthening family protective factors, reducing child abuse and neglect risks, and supporting family reunification. Service providers can procure support for various family needs, including home visits, parenting skills education, family assessments, intervention strategies, and emergency flex funds up to $300 per household.

The master agreement is awarded to Jewish Family & Children's Service Inc. and was originally established on July 1, 2021, with an initial completion date of June 30, 2023. The contract has been subsequently extended through multiple amendments, with the current performance period running through June 30, 2026. As a statewide contract covering all Arizona counties, it is structured as a master agreement with milestone-based payments ranging from $3,500 to $6,750 depending on service level and geographic location. The IDV includes comprehensive insurance provisions, with liability coverage extending to $1,000,000 per occurrence and additional protections for the State of Arizona and Arizona Department of Child Safety. The contract type allows for flexible service delivery and ongoing program adaptation to meet evolving family support needs across the state.