1-FSC Att 3-A Method_of_Approach-AASK-FINAL.pdf

This document is a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the Arizona Department of Child Safety's Office of Procurement & Contracts, located in Phoenix, Arizona. The solicitation number is BPM006842 and the description is "Fostering Sustainable Connections". The proposal involves AASK (Arizona Adoption Support & Kinship), a non-profit organization with over 36 years of experience in Arizona's Child Welfare System, which aims to implement a family network building and child-focused recruitment program.

The proposed contract focuses on providing statewide services to support foster children by establishing sustainable connections and permanent relationships. AASK will utilize two primary methodological approaches: Seneca's Family Network Building and Darla Henry's 3-5-7 Model to help identify and engage potential family connections for children in care. The organization's key objectives include finding permanent placements, supporting youth through relationship building, and ensuring every foster child has a strong, caring relationship. AASK will provide comprehensive services including family finding, engagement, planning, and follow-up support, with a commitment to serving youth across Arizona's Child Welfare System. The proposal emphasizes technological integration, staff training, and a flexible approach to meeting the unique needs of each child and potential family connection.