Child Specific Recruitment

The Arizona Department of Child Safety Master Agreement CTR056497 is an Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) focused on Child Specific Recruitment services, primarily designed to find permanent homes for children in the foster care system. The contract enables comprehensive recruitment efforts including developing individualized recruitment plans, conducting targeted community outreach, engaging potential adoptive families, and supporting placement processes. Services cover multiple Arizona regions such as South, Northeast, Northwest, and Maricopa West and East, with an estimated caseload of 254 children. The primary contractor, Aid to Adoption of Special Kids (AASK), utilizes two core recruitment methodologies: child-specific general recruitment activities and focused child recruitment strategies.

The master agreement is held by Aid to Adoption of Special Kids (AASK), a nonprofit organization located in Phoenix, Arizona, with the Arizona Department of Child Safety serving as the contracting organization. The contract was originally awarded on September 1, 2021, with an initial performance period of three years and potential extensions up to five years total. The contract type is a Master Agreement, covering statewide geographic regions within Arizona. Two subsequent amendments have been executed, extending the contract period through August 31, 2026. While specific total contract value is not disclosed, the agreement includes milestone-based payment structures tied to specific recruitment and placement achievements, with compensation linked to developing recruitment plans, conducting monthly visits, submitting reports, and successfully placing children in permanent homes.