References_Child___Family_Resources.pdf

Attachment 3 - Offeror’s References

The State intends to conduct reference checks for projects performed by Offerors. The Offeror shall provide three (3) verifiable professional references/clients other than ADES Employees.

Company Name: United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona

Company Name: Valley of the Sun United Way

2 Client Company Name: Address/City/State/Zip Code:

Valley of the Sun United Way 3200 E. Camelback Rd #375, Phoenix, Arizona 85018

Contact Name: Phone Number: Email Address:

Johni Perez 602-240-6347 jperez@vsuw.org

Project Description: Estimated Cost: Project Begin Date: Project End Date:

First Things First, Quality First $1,873,253 July 1, 2009 June 30, 2023

PROJECT OVERVIEW: CFR is one of the four partner agencies delivering this voluntary quality improvement and rating system for early care and education programs serving children from birth through age five. It is designed to help providers improve the quality of early care and education provided to children in their care, so that children can begin school safe, healthy, and ready to succeed.

Licensed and Certified child care providers are eligible for individual consultations and coaching, professional development, access to child care health consultants, and financial incentives. CFR Quality First Coaches provide relationship based, goal focused coaching and training services for participants in Pima, Yuma, La Paz, and Mohave counties, and is part of the collaboration that provides Quality First services statewide. VSUW was the Lead Agency on this contract from 7/1/2009 – 6/30/2023

Company Name: Southwest Human Development

3 Client Company Name: Address/City/State/Zip Code:

Southwest Human Development 2850 N. 24th street, Phoenix, Arizona,85008

Contact Name: Phone Number: Email Address:

Ginger Ward (602) 525-6371 – Mobile

(602) 224-1750 - Office gward@swhd.org

First Things First, Quality First $3,055,911 July 1, 2023 July 1, 2023 - Present

PROJECT OVERVIEW: CFR is one of the four partner agencies delivering this voluntary quality improvement and rating system for early care and education programs serving children from birth through age five. It is designed to help providers improve the quality of early care and education provided to children in their care, so that children can begin school safe, healthy, and ready to succeed.

Licensed and Certified child care providers are eligible for individual consultations and coaching, professional development, access to child care health consultants, and financial incentives. CFR Quality First Coaches provide relationship based, goal focused coaching and training services for participants in Pima, Yuma, La Paz, and Mohave counties, and is part of the collaboration that provides Quality First services statewide. SWHD is the current Lead Agency on this contract.

1 Client Company Name: Address/City/State/Zip Code:

United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona 330 N. Commerce Park Loop #200, Tucson, Arizona 85745

Contact Name: Phone Number: Email Address:

Monica Brinkerhoff 520-548-4117 mbrinkerhoff@Unitedwaytucson.org

First Things First COP – Project BEST $71,000 July 1, 2009 Present

PROJECT OVERVIEW: CFR delivers Project BEST using the nationally recognized PITC (Program for Infant/Toddler Care) Partners for Quality curriculum to offer college level coursework and individualized coaching to center-based and family childcare providers.

This program focuses on meeting the fundamental needs of infants and toddlers in group care settings through six essential program policies: primary care; small groups; continuity of care; individualized schedules and routines; inclusion; and cultural sensitivity and responsiveness. This program is part of the Community of Practice, Great Expectations for Teachers, Children and Families, delivered throughout Pima County.

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