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Phoenix (May 6, 2019)-

Everyone can lend a hand when it comes to helping children in foster care.

Last month, three separate events demonstrated how the community supports Arizona’s most vulnerable children.

Nurse celebrates 30th birthday by performing 30 acts of kindness

Jacque Weech is a Pediatric Intensive Care Nurse at Phoenix Children’s Hospital.

 “I’ve always felt a strong draw and love for foster children that only grew exponentially when I became a pediatric nurse eight years ago,” Weech said.

For her 30th birthday this year, she ...

Phoenix (April 11, 2019) - 

All of us can play a role in preventing child abuse. 

With Governor Doug Ducey proclaiming April Child Abuse Prevention Month, the Department of Child Safety would like to offer some tips on how you can help prevent child abuse.

1. Lend a hand to a relative or friend: Parenting is one of the most rewarding experiences in life. But at times, it can be extremely stressful. If you see a friend or relative struggling with the stress, offer to watch their children so they can take a break.

The Arizona Department of Child Safety (DCS) can confirm that we removed the children from the home of Machelle Hackney on March 14, 2019.

While we cannot comment or release information on specific aspects of this case due to confidentiality laws, we can comment in general on how DCS licenses its foster placements.

The Department requires all potential foster placements undergo a thorough vetting process before acquiring a license.

Phoenix (January 31, 2019)-

Northern Arizona residents looking for a way to help their neighbors now have a new program available to them.

The program, called CarePortal, is designed to connect families in need with local churches willing to lend a hand.

CarePortal launched in Yavapai County and Coconino County earlier this week.

There have been recent articles and interviews regarding the newly enacted Court Authorized Removal process that imply that DCS is removing children from their homes without court approval.

Some of the statements have been misleading and we wish to clarify our work for the public who places their trust in us to care for Arizona’s most vulnerable children and families.

In a November 26 interview with KJZZ, a reporter stated that prior to enactment of the Court Authorized Removal law, removal decisions rested solely with the child welfare investigator.

The Arizona Department of Child Safety (DCS) recently received another prestigious national award for its innovative technology improvements that helped caseworkers better serve Arizona’s children and families.

On Monday, September 17, 2018, ISM presented...

DCS caseworkers dedicate their lives to serving children and families in crisis.

But working with children who have experienced trauma can exact a significant emotional toll on a person.

That's why the department recently created one of the first in the nation peer support programs to assist social workers...