Refugee Program - Refugee School Impact

The Arizona Master Agreement CTR078035, administered by the Division of Aging and Adult Services, is a comprehensive Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) focused on refugee resettlement and school impact services. The contract provides extensive educational and social support services for refugee children and families aged 0-18 in Maricopa and Pima Counties. Key services include school orientations, academic support, English language training, integration activities, early childhood education, parent support groups, childcare assistance, and community engagement. The IDV is designed to help refugee families navigate the U.S. education system through linguistically and culturally responsive programming, with service providers capable of communicating in 32 languages.

The master agreement is awarded to Lutheran Social Services of the Southwest, with a contract period from April 1, 2025, to September 30, 2026. The total contract value is $1,929,737, divided between Maricopa County ($1,157,842) and Pima County ($771,895). The contract is funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Administration for Children and Families and the Office of Refugee Resettlement. The state reserves the right to extend the contract for up to five years, with potential adjustments based on federal refugee arrival determinations and funding availability. The IDV is a public-private partnership contract type, focusing on supporting approximately 7,300 total clients across the two counties.