Refugee Program - Refugee School Impact

The Arizona Master Agreement CTR078034, administered by the Division of Aging and Adult Services, is a comprehensive Refugee School Impact (RSI) contract designed to provide educational and support services to refugee populations in Maricopa and Pima Counties. The IDV covers a wide range of services including early childhood education access, school system orientation, academic tutoring, English as a Second Language (ESL) classes, child care support, counseling, and after-school youth programs. Targeted at refugee children and youth from birth to age 18, the contract aims to facilitate comprehensive integration and educational support for refugees, asylees, Special Immigrant Visa holders, and certain paroled individuals from Afghanistan and Ukraine.

The master agreement is awarded to the International Rescue Committee (IRC) with a contract period from July 1, 2025, to September 30, 2026. The total contract value is approximately $1,810,091.69 ($1,096,664.43 for Maricopa County and $713,427.26 for Pima County), funded through the Formula Refugee Support Services Grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The contract is a comprehensive service agreement covering the state of Arizona, specifically focusing on the Phoenix and Tucson Metropolitan Statistical Areas. As a master agreement, it allows for flexible service delivery and potential extensions up to a maximum of five years, with the primary goal of promoting refugee economic self-sufficiency and social integration.