It’s the holiday season.
Imagine you are a foster child waking up in a strange bed, in a house full of 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, does this family celebrate my holiday. Will Santa be able to find me? Will I get...
Arizona will be the first state in the nation to integrate behavioral health and physical health service delivery in a dedicated health plan housed within its child welfare agency, the Department of Child Safety (DCS).
“Behavioral health services are critical to supporting children in foster care and addressing the trauma they have experienced.”...
The Arizona Department of Child Safety’s paramount goal is to keep families together in a safe and nurturing home.
In June, during Family Reunification Month, we recognize and celebrate the hard working parents, caseworkers and child welfare professionals commit to preserving families by making them stronger.
The video below contains testimonials from parents, social workers,...
Over four hundred children in foster care will receive a visit from the Easter Bunny this weekend thanks to Cost Plus World Market and the Department of Child Safety.
Cost Plus World Market recently donated 200 baskets and thousands of items for children in foster care. DCS staff and a community partner purchased an additional 200...
March 18, 2020
DCS Caregivers,
The events of the last week have been challenging for the entire community. With the closure of schools, recurring news stories regarding COVID-19 and uncertainty these are challenging times for all of us.
I am so grateful for you as a caregiver. Our ability to serve the 14,000 children, youth and young adults in care...
The Arizona Department of Child Safety is immediately altering operational procedures as follows:
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Dear Parents,
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First I want to acknowledge that this is a very difficult time for you and the steps being taken as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak may cause additional anxiety regarding the welfare of your child/ren in our care. At this time, DCS has no reported cases...
Dear Caregivers,
As kinship, foster and congregate care providers we thank you for all you do to support the children of our communities while they are in out of home care.
The news of COVID-19 spread and the reactions in the community including canceling sporting events, closing schools and disruption...
Dear Caregiver,
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Human Coronaviruses are a family of viruses that commonly cause mild to moderate illnesses. The virus that causes Coronavirus disease (COVID-19), a respiratory illness that can spread from person to person, is a new strain of coronavirus.
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The virus is thought to spread...
All of us at DCS are heartbroken about this incident.
While this is an ongoing investigation and we are unable to release all of the facts at this time, we grieve for the child whose remains were recently found.
We are also thinking about the other children who were removed from the home.
We are working to ensure they receive...
