Family Connections, Nurturing Parenting, and SENSE Services

The Master Agreement CTR055527 is an Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) issued by the Arizona Department of Child Safety for comprehensive family support services. The contract encompasses three primary service programs: Family Connections (FC), Nurturing Parenting Program (NPP), and Substance Exposed Newborn Safe Environment (SENSE). These services are designed to strengthen family protective factors, reduce child abuse and neglect risks, and provide evidence-based parent skill-building interventions. Contractors deliver targeted services through home visits, comprehensive family assessments, parenting education, and change-focused interventions, with case rates varying between $3,500 and $6,750 depending on service level and geographic location (urban or rural).

The prime contractor for this IDV is Child and Family Resources Inc., with the contract originally awarded on July 1, 2021, and currently extended through June 30, 2026. The contract is a master agreement covering the entire state of Arizona, with specific provisions for service delivery across urban and rural counties. The IDV is structured as a performance-based contract with milestone payments, emergency flex funds up to $300 per household, and comprehensive insurance requirements including commercial general liability, professional liability, and workers' compensation. The total contract value is not explicitly stated, but the contract includes detailed rate structures and ongoing amendments that reflect evolving service needs and cost adjustments.