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Memorandum of Understanding 
(MOU) 
Division of Benefits and 
Medical Eligibility (DBME) 
1789 W Jefferson Street  
Mail Drop 3101 
Phoenix, AZ 85007 
Data Sharing Agreement 
with 
Maricopa County, Early Education Division, Head 
Start Program 
Effective Through: May 20, 2030 
 
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1. 
INTRODUCTION 
The purpose of this MOU is to describe and identify the roles and responsibilities for collaboration 
between Arizona Department of Economic Security’s (“ADES”) Division of Benefits and Medical 
Eligibility (“DBME”) and the Maricopa County, Early Education Division, Head Start Program, 
This MOU is made effective on the date of the last signature.  DBME and Maricopa County, 
Early Education Division, Head Start Program are each a “Party” or “Agency” and together 
constitute the “Parties” or “Agencies”   
 
2. 
PURPOSE/AUTHORITY 
This MOU sets forth an agreement to provide for the ability of DBME to share personally 
identifiable information (“PII”) including Full Name, Address, Date of Birth, Gender/Race, and 
Phone Number for the purpose of providing access to clients' current eligibility status for 
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Temporary Assistance for Needy 
Families (TANF).  
 
3. 
RESPONSIBILITIES 
The Parties agree as follows: 
 
3.1. 
Maricopa County, Early Education Division, Head Start Program Responsibilities: 
3.1.1. 
Maricopa County, Early Education Division, Head Start Program is responsible for using the 
data to carry out the successful implementation of recruiting and connecting with families eligible 
for Head Start.  
3.1.2. 
Store data in a secured location with limited access through password protection or other form of 
authentication to safeguard against any misuse.  
3.1.3. 
Restrict the use or disclosure of any data provided without the express written consent of DBME. 
 
3.2. 
DBME Responsibilities: 
3.2.1. 
DBME agrees to cooperate to the fullest extent possible to provide all data and or services 
necessary to carry out the Purpose of this MOU. 
 
3.3. 
Data Sharing Agreement 
3.3.1. 
The data exchange details are captured in the Data Sharing Agreement No. 1775189 and has 
been mutually agreed upon and signed off by both Agencies. 
 
4. 
PAYMENT REQUIREMENTS 
This Agreement is neither a fiscal nor a funds obligation document.  Any endeavor or transfer of 
anything of value involving reimbursement or contribution of funds between the Parties to this 
Agreement will be handled in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and procedures.

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Such endeavors will be outlined in separate agreements that shall be made in writing by 
representatives of the Parties and shall be independently authorized by appropriate statutory 
authority.  This Agreement does not provide such authority.  Each Party shall be fiscally 
responsible for their own portion work performed under the MOU.  
 
5. 
NOTICES 
5.1. 
All notices to Maricopa County, Early Education Division, Head Start Program regarding this 
Agreement shall be sent to the following address: 
Maricopa County, Early Education Division, Head Start Program 
1001 E Southern Ave, Mesa, AZ 85210 
Phone: (602) 372-3775 
Email:  Jacqueline.thatcher@maricopa.gov 
5.2. 
All notices to the ADES regarding this Agreement shall be sent to the following address: 
Arizona Department of Economic Security – DBME 
Jane Scherbing, Contracts & Purchasing Manager 
1789 W. Jefferson Street, MD 3101 
Phoenix, AZ 85007 
Email: dbmecontracts@azdes.gocv  
5.3. 
Notices, requests or demands given or made upon the Parties herein, pursuant to or in 
connection with this Agreement, unless otherwise noted, shall be delivered in person, or sent by 
United States Mail, postage prepaid, or, electronically to the Parties at their respective address as 
indicated above. 
5.4. 
All notices shall reference the contract number(s) as indicated in the footer of this Agreement. 
 
6. 
IT IS MUTUALLY UNDERSTOOD AND AGREED BY ALL PARTIES THAT: 
a. 
Modification 
No amendment or modifications to this Agreement, including any amendment or modification 
of this paragraph, shall be effective unless the same is in writing signed by all Parties. 
b. 
Term of the Agreement: 
Term of this Agreement shall begin on the date of the last signature and shall end on May 20, 
2030 unless otherwise agreed upon by both Parties in writing.  
c. 
Agreement Extension: 
This Agreement may be extended through a written amendment by mutual agreement of the 
Parties.  
d. 
Termination:  
This Agreement remains in effect until terminated in accordance with the provision of this 
section, or as otherwise provided below:    
i. 
Termination without Cause 
             Both DBME and Maricopa County, Early Education Division, Head Start Program 
may terminate this Agreement at any time with thirty (30) calendar days’ notice in 
writing specifying the termination date.  Such notices shall be given by personal 
delivery or by certified mail, return receipt requested.  
ii. 
Termination for Default 
DBME reserves the right to terminate this Agreement in whole or in part due to the 
failure of Maricopa County, Early Education Division, Head Start Program to 
comply with any material obligation, term or condition of the Agreement, or to make 
satisfactory progress in performing the Agreement. Maricopa County, Early

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Education Division, Head Start Program should receive written notice detailing the 
area of non-performance and have thirty (30) days to correct non-performance prior to 
termination for default;  
iii. 
Cancellation for Conflict of Interest   
Pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-511, Parties may cancel this Agreement within three (3) years 
after Agreement execution without penalty or further obligation if any person 
significantly involved in initiating, negotiating, securing, drafting or creating the 
Agreement on behalf of the Department is, or becomes at any time while the 
Agreement or an extension of the Agreement is in effect, an employee of or a 
consultant to any other Party to this Agreement with respect to the subject matter of 
the Agreement. The cancellation shall be effective when Maricopa County, Early 
Education Division, Head Start Program receives written notice of the cancellation, 
unless the notice specifies a later time.   
iv. 
Mutual Termination 
This Agreement may be terminated by mutual written agreement of the Parties 
specifying the termination date and the terms for disposition of property and, as 
necessary, submission of required deliverables and payment therein. 
e. 
Arizona Law: 
The law of Arizona applies to this Agreement including, where applicable, the Uniform 
Commercial Code as adopted by the State of Arizona. 
f. 
Reporting Requirements: 
No reporting requirements under this Agreement. Reporting requirements may be added in 
the future, through written modification to the MOU, amendment, addendum, or DSAs, by 
mutual agreement of the Parties.  
 
7. 
SIGNATURES.  IN WITNESS WHEREOF, THE PARTIES HAVE EXECUTED THIS 
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING.  
 
FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE DIVISION OF 
FOR AND ON BEHALF OF MARICOPA  
BENEFITS AND MEDICAL ELIGIBILITY: 
COUNTY, EARLY EDUCATION DIVISION, 
HEAD START PROGRAM: 
 
              
 
 
 
 
Signature of Authorized Individual 
 
Name and Title:  
Christopher Tallman, Deputy Business 
Administrator 
 
 
 
Signature of Authorized Individual 
 
Name and Title: Kate Brophy McGee, Chair of 
The Board  
 
 
 
 
 
Date 
 
 
 
Date

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Signature of Authorized Individual 
 
Name and Title: Juanita Garza, Clerk Of The 
Board  
 
 
 
 
 
Signature of Authorized Individual 
 
Name and Title: Aubrey Joy Corcoran, Public 
Agency Legal Counsel  
 
 
 
 
 
Date 
 
 
 
Date