COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Information and Resources

We greatly appreciate all that you are sacrificing to support Arizona’s children and families. This is a challenging time for everyone in our community, but together we will see it through. Because it can be difficult to keep up with the influx of information, we will be posting all DCS-related COVID-19 updates here.

In-person Child Contacts have resumed effective May 16, 2020

In-person Visitation has resumed effective June 1, 2020

Stay Healthy. Return Smarter. Return Stronger. – Guidance douments

• June 8, 2020 - CSO-2427 - DCS Guidance for Positive Caregivers (PDF)
• June 8, 2020 - CSO-2430 - DCS Guidelines for Medical Providers (PDF)
• June 22, 2020 - CSO-2407 - In-Person Visit Guide Child Contacts (PDF) - (Spanish)
• October 27, 2020 - CSO-2407A - In-Person Visit Guide Parenting Time (Visitation) (PDF) - (Spanish)

Parents

• May 15, 2020 - Letter to Parents #9 (PDF) - (Spanish)
• May 29, 2020 - Letter to Parents #10 (PDF) - (Spanish)
• June 22, 2020 - Letter to Parents #11 (PDF) - (Spanish)
• July 21, 2020 - Letter to Parents #12 - Virtual Visits Exceptions - Revised (PDF) - (Spanish)

Court Guidance 

• Maricopa County - Judicial Branch of Arizona in Maricopa County Information and Updates

Tech SUpport for Virtual Visits

• Anonymous Gmail account set up guide (PDF)
• Joining a Microsoft Teams virtual meeting (PDF)
• Using Google DUO for Video Calls (PDF)

Community and Contracted Providers

• May 11, 2020 - Message to Independent Living Provider (PDF)
• May 21, 2020 - Letter on Extending Virtual Services - Contracted Service Providers (PDF)
• May 28, 2020 - Letter to Contracted Service Providers - Clarification on Extending Virtual Services (PDF)
• June 11, 2020 - Letter to Contracted Service Providers - Extending Virtual Services (PDF)
• June 11, 2020 - Letter on Contract Tracing for Contractors (PDF)
• June 26, 2020 - Letter to Contracted Congregate Care Providers (PDF)
• July 6, 2020 - Letter to Contracted Service Providers - Extending Virtual Services (PDF)
• July 9, 2020 - Contract Provider - Contract Tracing Spreadsheet (XLS)
• July 28, 2020 - Return to School Guidance for Congregate Caregivers (PDF)
• August 3, 2020 - Group Home Guidance - UPDATE (PDF)
• August 7, 2020 - Letter on Extending Virtual Services - Update (PDF) Letter expires on 9/30/2020
• September 11, 2020 - Letter on Extending Virtual Services - Update (PDF)
• September 29, 2020 - Letter on Extending Virtual Services - Update (PDF)
• November 20, 2020 - Letter on Virtual Services - Update (PDF)
• November 20, 2020 - Virtual Contact on Tribal Land (PDF)

Healthcare Providers

• March 17, 2020 - FAQ's and Resources for Healthcare Providers (CMDP) (PDF)
• April 21, 2020 - Information for Providers

Caregivers

• Virtual Learning Resources
• May 15, 2020 - Caregiver Message #12 (PDF) - (Spanish)
• May 15, 2020 - Caregiver Message #15 (PDF)
• June 1, 2020 - Caregiver Message #13 (PDF) - (Spanish)
• June 17, 2020 - Caregiver Message #14 (PDF) - (Spanish)
• June 20, 2020 - Caregiver Message #16 (PDF)
• June 22, 2020 - COVID-19 - Caregiver Message #17 (PDF) - (Spanish)
• July 6, 2020 - Caregiver Message #19 - Return to School (PDF) - (Spanish)
• July 9, 2020 - Caregiver Message #20 (PDF) - (Spanish)
• July 17, 2020 - Caregiver Message #21 - Testing for Children in Care (PDF) - (Spanish)
  • Contact Tracing Form (DOC)
  • Resources for Testing (PDF)
• July 21, 2020 - Caregiver Message #18 - Virtual Visits Exceptions - Revised (PDF)
• August 7, 2020  - Caregiver Message #22 - Virtual Visit Exeception Expiration and Guidance (PDF) - (Spanish)
• August 13, 2020 - Caregiver Message #23 (PDF) - (Spanish)
• September 18, 2020 - Caregiver Message #24 - For Foster Families (PDF) - (Spanish)
• September 25, 2020 - Caregiver Message #25 (PDF) - (Spanish)
• November 2, 2020 - Caregiver Letter #26 (PDF) - (Spanish)
• November 13, 2020 - Caregiver Letter #27 (PDF) - (Spanish)

Other Resources

• In need of support or resources? email [email protected] or call 1-877-543-7633, Option 3.
• View all DCS Contacts
• Arizona Department of Health - www.azdhs.gov/covid-19
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) - www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/
• American Academy of Pediatrics - www.healthychildren.org/
• Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) - Disinfecting Products (PDF)
• The Neurosequential Network - COVID-19 Resources - www.neurosequential.com/covid-19-resources
• AZ Resource Guide - COVID-19 (PDF) - (Spanish)
• Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) - Fighting Product List (PDF)