CTR067227_fully_executed.pdf

This is an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) between the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) and Gila County Health Services for WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) and Breastfeeding Peer Counseling Services. The contract is funded by the United States Department of Agriculture through the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program, with Gila County serving as the local implementing agency. The contract number is CTR067227 and covers services within the state of Arizona, specifically for Gila County.

The contract is a cost reimbursement agreement effective from October 1, 2023, to September 30, 2024, with a total budget of $280,500 ($231,192 for WIC Services and $49,308 for Breastfeeding Peer Counseling Services). The services include providing nutrition assessments, food benefits, breastfeeding support, participant-centered nutrition education, and outreach to eligible populations. The contract requires Gila County to maintain specific performance standards, including serving participants across different caseload sizes with a 97-99% participation maintenance rate. Additional funding may be available through performance awards for achievements like increased electronic benefit card redemptions and exclusive breastfeeding rates.