Family Connections, Nurturing Parenting, and SENSE Services

The Arizona Department of Child Safety (DCS) Master Agreement CTR071086 is a comprehensive Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) designed to provide family support and intervention services across urban and rural counties in Arizona. The contract encompasses three primary service programs: Family Connections (FC), Nurturing Parenting Program (NPP), and Substance Exposed Newborn Safe Environment (SENSE). These services are specifically targeted at strengthening family protective factors, reducing child abuse risks, and enhancing parental capacities through evidence-based interventions. The IDV enables the procurement of specialized family support services, including comprehensive assessments, home visits, skill-building interventions, and emergency flex funds up to $300 per household.

The master agreement is awarded to RISE Inc., with a contract period from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025. The IDV covers service delivery in urban counties (Maricopa, Pima, and Pinal) and rural counties across Arizona, with case rates varying from $3,500 to $6,750 depending on service type and location. As a master agreement, it is structured as a state contract with the flexibility to provide services across multiple geographic regions. The contract type allows for precise, targeted interventions with specific performance metrics and reporting requirements. While specific total contract value is not disclosed, the agreement provides a structured framework for delivering critical family support services through a pre-negotiated, competitively bid vehicle.