We are all born to grow. We are curious, open to change, and seek continuous improvement - driven toward our vision and mission.

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We Believe Change is Possible

At DCS we believe that everyone has the capacity to change. People can change, families can change, organizations can change and even systems can change. It is our charge to foster change in the families we serve, within our organization and throughout our community to create a place where Arizona's children thrive.

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DCS Core Values: Change

Our Values Unite Us

At DCS, we unite daily through the values of safety, compassion, change, accountability, advocacy, family, engagement, equity and teaming to strengthen each other while simultaneously servicing DCS's important mission. We live these values within the walls of our offices, out in the field and each time we come in contact with a family or child in need of our help.

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Safety

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Accountability

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Change

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Family

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Engagement

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Compassion

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Teaming

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Advocacy

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Equity

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