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Family Reunification Month: Arizona Families Talk about Reuniting

June 04, 2020 | Press Release

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,...

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Easter Surprise for Arizona Foster Kids

April 09, 2020 | Press Release

Phoenix, AZ (April 9, 2020)

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...

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COVID-19 Coronavirus - A message for Caregivers #3

March 18, 2020 | Statement

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...

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Arizona Department of Child Safety Implementing Social Distancing Protocol during COVID-19 Pandemic Outbreak

March 18, 2020 | Press Release

March 18, 2020 – Phoenix, AZ

The Arizona Department of Child Safety is immediately altering operational procedures as follows:

  1. Telework - Any DCS Staff with job duties that permit telework are permitted and encouraged to do so
  2. Home Visits - Home visits with caregivers and parenting time between foster children and their...
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COVID-19 Coronavirus - A message for parents with children in DCS care

March 13, 2020 | Statement

March 12, 2020

Re: COVID-19 – Open Letter to Parents of Children in DCS Care

 

Dear Parents,

 

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...

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COVID-19 Coronavirus - A message for Caregivers #2

March 13, 2020 | Statement

March 12, 2020

Re: COVID-19 – Coronavirus Update 2

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...

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COVID-19 Coronavirus - A message for Caregivers #1

March 10, 2020 | Statement

Dear Caregiver,

 

The word "Coronavirus" is in the news, but what is it?

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.

 

The virus is thought to spread...

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Second statement regarding critical incident near 59th Avenue and Camelback

February 06, 2020 | Statement

PHOENIX, AZ (February 6, 2020) -

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...

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Statement regarding critical incident near 59th Avenue and Camelback

January 29, 2020 | Statement

Phoenix, AZ (January 29, 2020)- 

The Arizona Department of Child Safety (DCS) is currently providing services to three children who have been safely removed and are in department custody.

DCS can confirm that we removed the first child from a home near 59th Avenue and Camelback on January 20, 2020 after Phoenix Police Department discovered her alone on a welfare check.

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Arizonans join together to brighten holidays for kids in foster care

December 24, 2019 | Press Release

Phoenix, AZ (December 24, 2019)-

Christmas for children in foster care will be a lot merrier this year thanks to the generosity of Arizona businesses and community partners.

Roughly 45 businesses and community partners from across the state donated over $100,000 in gifts for children in foster care as part of the Department of Child Safety’s fourth annual Giving Tree Program...

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