Family Connections, Nurturing Parenting, and SENSE Services

The Arizona Department of Child Safety's Master Agreement CTR055545 is an Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) that provides comprehensive family support and child welfare services across multiple Arizona counties. The contract encompasses three primary service programs: Family Connections (FC), Nurturing Parenting Program (NPP), and Substance Exposed Newborn Safe Environment (SENSE). These evidence-based interventions are designed to strengthen family protective factors, reduce child abuse and neglect risks, and enhance parental skills through home visits, assessments, and targeted support services. The IDV enables service providers to deliver culturally competent, trauma-informed interventions tailored to individual family needs across urban and rural counties, including Maricopa, Pima, Pinal, Cochise, and others.

The master contract is awarded to LifeTran Corporation, with an initial contract period from July 1, 2021, to June 30, 2023, and subsequent extensions through June 30, 2026. The contract is a master agreement type, covering the entire state of Arizona, with case rates ranging from $3,500 to $6,750 depending on service type and county classification. LifeTran Corporation provides comprehensive insurance coverage, including $1,000,000 in general liability, professional liability, and sexual abuse and molestation coverage. The contract allows for emergency flex funds up to $300 per household and includes provisions for milestone-based payments tied to specific service delivery components such as intake, assessment, service planning, and program completion.