TUCSON (September 29, 2015) – Join members of the faith community and The Global Orphan Project for two informational meetings, introducing residents of Pima County and members of the faith community to the services that will be offered when the CarePortal website launches later this year.Â
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The Department of Child Safety would like to thank Free Arts for Abused Children of Arizona for stopping by and donating artwork to the Child Abuse Hotline. The artwork lining the walls of the Hotline were done by the talented artists at Free Arts, who are child victims of abuse.
The goal of Free Arts is to help children build self-esteem by unlocking their imaginations and giving them...
Being a foster parent is hugely rewarding and Arizona needs you! Click here for more information.
Click here to see Director McKay's message to foster families
Greetings Dedicated Foster Parents,
The Masai, a fabled and accomplished African Tribe...
Greetings Dedicated Foster Parents,
The Masai, a fabled and accomplished African Tribe, were known for their fearsome might and intellect. Despite their recognition and prowess as formidable warriors, the safety and wellbeing of their children reigned supreme. Hence the standard greeting among its people, "Casserian Engeri," translation, "And how are the children?" They placed a high...
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. October 1st Governor Ducey will light the State Capitol dome purple as a symbol of Arizona’s dedication to ending domestic violence. Stand with the Governor as we say, “It Can Stop”.
Thursday, October 1, 2015
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Arizona State Capitol, House Lawn
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DCS Office of Child Welfare Investigations Assisting Investigation of Tuesday's Death of Two-Year-Old – Confirms Victim and Family Had Previous Contact With Police and DCS
PHOENIX (Wednesday, September 09, 2015) - The Department of Child Safety’s Office of Child Welfare Investigations is conducting a joint investigation with the Phoenix Police Department into the death of a two-year-...
PHOENIX (September 3, 2015) – The Arizona Department of Child Safety (DCS) is notifying the public that the Child Abuse Hotline phone number, 1-888-SOS-CHILD (1-888-767-2445), is experiencing a temporary disruption. While work is done to re-establish the number, the public is asked to call 602-542-2300 if they need to make a report.
If a...
DCS Takes License Revocation Action Against Group Home Operator for Multiple Safety, Health and Administrative Violations
PHOENIX (August 31, 2015) - The Arizona Department of Child Safety has issued a Notice of Group Home License Revocation against Golden State Human Development (GSHD), the operator of four group homes for foster children including: Charles...
PHOENIX (Tuesday, August 18, 2015) – The Arizona Department of Child Safety (DCS) and the Arizona FIRST Advisory Commission have launched a website to provide comprehensive information, resources and answers to questions for Arizona foster parents.
AzFamilyResources.org answers the questions most commonly asked by both new and experienced foster parents. The...
