PHOENIX, AZ (September 10, 2024)
As the holiday season approaches, the Arizona Department of Child Safety (DCS) is proud to announce the launch of its annual Giving Tree Program. This initiative seeks to bring joy and comfort to the thousands of children and young adults in foster care, reminding them that they are not alone during this special time of year.
The...
Phoenix, AZ (July 23, 2024)
The Arizona Department of Child Safety (DCS) recently partnered with the U.S. Marshals Service in an operation that safely recovered 49 missing Arizona children.
The operation, conducted over several weeks, involved extensive coordination and resource sharing among DCS, the U.S. Marshals Service, and law enforcement agencies. During the...
Phoenix, AZ (May, 2024)-
May is National Foster Care Month.
"During this month, we honor the selfless dedication of kinship and foster parents who open their hearts and homes to children in need,” said David Lujan, DCS Chief Cabinet Officer. “Your compassion, and unwavering support create a brighter future for every child you care for. We thank you for being beacons of...
Phoenix, AZ (April 12, 2024)-
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Phoenix, AZ (March 21, 2024)
Entering foster care is traumatic for children who have experienced abuse or neglect.
To mitigate their trauma, the Arizona Department of Child Safety prioritizes placing children with a close relative or family friend.
But absorbing the demands and unexpected costs of caring for a relative’s child can be daunting.
That is why...
Phoenix, AZ (February 14, 2024)
Every year, hundreds of youth in Arizona turn 18 while in foster care without family support. We believe each of them should have the opportunity and support they need to reach their full potential as successful adults.
That’s why the Arizona Department of Child Safety (DCS) is proud to announce the implementation of a community-based...
Phoenix, AZ (November 7, 2023)
The Arizona Department of Child Safety (DCS) is adopting a child-centered program to safeguard the financial well-being of children and families.
Under the program, children who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Retirement, Survivors, and Disability Insurance (RSDI) benefits will have their funds placed in a Personal Needs...
Phoenix, AZ (November 1, 2023)
Every year, hundreds of children in Arizona's foster care system eagerly await the day they can call a loving family their own.
The Arizona Department of Child Safety makes it as easy as possible to connect a child in need with their forever family.
Adoption is the legal process of becoming the parent of a child. By opening your...
PHOENIX, AZ (September 19, 2023)
It’s the holiday season.
Imagine you are a foster child, waking up in a strange bed, in a house filled with people you don’t know.
You have no idea what’s going to happen next, or when you will see your parents again.
You wonder, what will my holiday celebration look like this year? Will the traditions be different? How...
