Fatherhood Engagement

The Arizona Department of Child Safety Master Agreement CTR079328 is an Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) focused on comprehensive fatherhood engagement services designed to prevent child abuse and neglect. The contract enables the procurement of specialized support services for fathers, including one-on-one mentorship, parent education groups, and targeted interventions through Father Support Specialists. Key deliverables include resources and referrals, recruitment and training of father mentors, and implementation of the Nurturing Parent Program, with a primary objective of increasing father involvement in child care and family support systems.

The master agreement is awarded to the Greater Phoenix Urban League, with a performance period from December 1, 2025 to November 30, 2026. The contract is funded through the Children's Bureau Child Abuse Prevention (CBCAP) grant and American Rescue Plan (ARP) appropriations, with an annual budget ceiling of $125,000. Geographically covering Arizona, the contract requires the contractor to serve a minimum of 360 fathers annually, with at least 120 participating in the Nurturing Fathers Program. The contract is structured as a master agreement with performance contingent upon monthly activity reports, quarterly evaluation progress reports, and compliance with specified program metrics.