Family Connections, Nurturing Parenting, and SENSE Services

The Arizona Department of Child Safety Master Agreement CTR055551 is an Indefinite Delivery Vehicle that provides comprehensive family support and intervention services across urban and rural counties in Arizona. The contract covers three primary service programs: Family Connections (FC), Nurturing Parenting Program (NPP), and Substance Exposed Newborn Safe Environment (SENSE). These services include evidence-based parent skill-building interventions, home visits, family assessments, and targeted support aimed at strengthening family protective factors, reducing child abuse risks, and enhancing parental capacities. Providers deliver culturally sensitive, personalized interventions with case rates ranging from $3,500 to $6,750, depending on service level and county classification.

The master agreement is awarded to Family Focused Services LLC, located in Casa Grande, Arizona, with an initial contract period from July 1, 2021, to June 30, 2023, and subsequent extensions through June 30, 2026. The contract covers statewide service delivery, focusing on urban counties (Maricopa, Pinal, and Pima) and rural counties across Arizona. As a master agreement, it allows for flexible service provision with specific performance metrics, emergency flex funds up to $300 per family, and comprehensive insurance coverage including commercial general liability, automobile liability, and workers' compensation. The contracting organization, the Arizona Department of Child Safety, oversees the contract's implementation and provider performance, ensuring high-quality family support services throughout the state.