Family Connections, Nurturing Parenting Program, and SENSE Services

The Arizona Department of Child Safety Master Agreement CTR055525 provides comprehensive family support and intervention services through three primary programs: Family Connections (FC), Nurturing Parenting Program (NPP), and Substance Exposed Newborn Safe Environment (SENSE). These evidence-based services target families involved with child welfare, focusing on strengthening family protective factors, reducing child abuse risk, and enhancing parental skills. The contract encompasses home visits, comprehensive family assessments, service planning, and targeted interventions across urban counties (Maricopa, Pinal, Pima) and rural Arizona counties, with service delivery designed to support families through culturally responsive and trauma-informed approaches.

The master agreement is awarded to CASA DE LOS NINOS INC and covers the performance period from July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2026, with multiple one-year extensions. The contract is a master agreement type with a state-wide geographic scope in Arizona, featuring tiered case rates ranging from $3,500 to $6,750 depending on service type, urban/rural location, and oversight requirements. The contract includes comprehensive liability insurance coverage, with policies providing $1,000,000 in general liability, $1,000,000 in automobile liability, and additional professional liability protections. Funding sources for the contract may include Title XIX-Medicaid, Title XXI-Kids Care, and other existing client health insurance programs.