Family Connections, Nurturing Parenting, and SENSE Services

The Arizona Department of Child Safety (ADCS) Master Agreement CTR055531 is a comprehensive contract with Easter Seals Blake Foundation to provide critical family support services across Arizona. The contract encompasses three primary service programs: Family Connections (FC), Nurturing Parenting Program (NPP), and Substance Exposed Newborn Safe Environment (SENSE). These services target families involved with the child welfare system, offering evidence-based interventions designed to strengthen family protective factors, reduce child abuse risks, and enhance parental capabilities. Services are delivered through specialized case management, including initial outreach, comprehensive assessments, skill-building education, and ongoing family support across urban and rural counties.

The master agreement, effective from July 1, 2021, to June 30, 2023, with subsequent amendments extending through June 30, 2026, is structured as a state-wide contract covering multiple Arizona counties. Easter Seals Blake Foundation serves as the prime contractor, with case rates ranging from $700 to $6,750 depending on service type, program level, and county classification. The contract is a master agreement with a performance-based payment model, requiring strict adherence to detailed performance metrics, reporting obligations, and service delivery guidelines. Geographic coverage includes urban counties like Maricopa, Pima, and Pinal, as well as rural counties, with comprehensive insurance coverage including commercial general liability, professional liability, and workers' compensation policies.