Extended Foster Care (EFC)

Child Crisis Arizona provides comprehensive crisis intervention and mental health support services through this master agreement, designed to address immediate behavioral health needs across the state. The contract encompasses emergency response capabilities, crisis counseling, mental health assessments, and stabilization services for children and families in acute distress. These services are intended to prevent out-of-home placement, reduce emergency department utilization, and support child safety and well-being through evidence-based crisis intervention protocols.

Child Crisis Arizona serves as the prime contractor under this master agreement administered by the Arizona Department of Child Safety. The contract operates on an annual performance period from November 28, 2023, through November 28, 2024, providing statewide coverage throughout Arizona. Structured as a master agreement, this contract type establishes the framework and terms under which the state can access crisis intervention and mental health services for eligible populations across the specified performance period.