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March 20, 2019 - Statement regarding recent case involving 7 children in the city of Maricopa

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.

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February 5, 2019 - DCS technology program surprises foster youth with free laptops

Phoenix (February 5, 2019)-

Dozens of children in foster care were surprised with a gift that will help boost their education goals thanks to a generous donation from a community partner.

Thomas W. Lewis, CEO and Owner of the T.W. Lewis Foundation, recently donated 100 Chromebook laptops to foster youth in middle and high school.

“Every child deserves a quality education,” said T.W. Lewis. “I was honored to have the chance to help make a difference in a child’s life.”

Lewis helped distribute the laptops in-person to the foster youth at the event.

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January 31, 2019 - Program designed to help families in crisis launches in Northern Arizona

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.

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December 19, 2018 - Foster families receive free Arizona state park passes for holidays

Phoenix (December 19, 2018)-

Every child enjoys exploring the outdoors.

But for some children in foster care, accessing Arizona’s state parks is a distant thought.

Arizona State Parks and Trails would like to change that this holiday season by partnering with the Arizona Department of Child Safety (DCS) to offer 300 free day-use park passes to foster families.

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November 29, 2018 - Statement from DCS regarding removal of children

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.

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November 21, 2018 - It is easier than ever to become a foster parent

Phoenix (November 21, 2018)-

November marks National Adoption Month, the time when the Department of Child Safety and the community recognize all of the current foster and adoptive parents for the sacrifices they make year-round.

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September 19, 2018 - DCS's technology overhaul receives national recognition

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...

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September 13, 2018 - Help make the holidays special for kids in foster care

Imagine that it is the holiday season.

You are a small child waking up in a strange bed, in an unfamiliar room, in a house full of people you don’t know.

You have no idea what’s going to happen next, and when you will see your parents again...

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September 12, 2018 - DCS launches peer support program to ease worker stress and reduce turnover

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...

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August 23, 2018 - DCS recognized as technology innovator in child welfare

DCS Deputy Director Shalom Jacobs and DCS CIO Linda Jewell receive the CIO 100 Award.

Phoenix (August 23, 2018)-

The Arizona Department of Child Safety (DCS) was recently recognized as a national leader in child welfare technology innovation.

DCS received IDG’s prestigious 2018 CIO 100 Award along with international companies such as IBM, Micron Technologies, Verizon and dozens of other business and technology leaders.

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