Fostering Sustainable Connections

The Arizona Department of Child Safety Master Agreement CTR076696 is an Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) focused on providing statewide "Fostering Sustainable Connections" services across Arizona's four regions: Northwest, Northeast, Maricopa, and South. The contract enables comprehensive child welfare support services, specifically designed to reduce the number of children in congregate care settings by identifying and establishing sustainable family connections. Services include advanced family network building using specialized approaches like Seneca's Family Network Building and the 3-5-7 Model, with capabilities to serve diverse populations including tribal, Hispanic, African-American, and LGBTQ+ youth. The IDV covers 15 counties, offering family finding, recruitment, connection services, and support for children aged 0-18 currently residing in foster care, group homes, or at risk of aging out of the system.

The master agreement is awarded to Aid to Adoption of Special Kids (AASK), a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization with 36 years of experience in Arizona's child welfare system. The contract was awarded on April 25, 2025, with an effective period from May 1, 2025, to April 30, 2026. AASK will serve as a prime contractor with statewide coverage, operating from three office locations in Phoenix, Peoria, and Chandler. The contract is structured as a firm-fixed price IDV with no guaranteed spending, allowing the Arizona Department of Child Safety to procure services on an as-needed basis. The total organizational capacity includes 65 employees and a commitment to providing comprehensive support, including evening, weekend, and holiday service availability, with a focus on finding permanent placements and supporting youth through critical transitions.