News Releases

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...