News Releases

January 16, 2018-

The Department of Child Safety has made significant improvements to child welfare over the past three years.

But there is more work to be done.

Governor Doug Ducey’s executive budget provides the resources so DCS case workers can focus on strengthening families and protecting children.

Under the executive budget, DCS can increase our efforts...

December 21, 2017-

The Department of Child Safety grieves over the death of a six-month-old baby boy, Ezekiel Resendiz*. 
 
On December 19, 2017, the boy’s father, Robert Resendiz, called law enforcement to report that he found the baby unresponsive on the family’s couch.
 
Mr. Resendiz claimed he discovered his son with a blanket over his face and...

December 12, 2017 - 

The Arizona Department of Child Safety (DCS) mourns the death of Sanaa Cunningham, who passed away February 12, 2017. 

She was seven-years old and known to the department. Our history with the family is as follows:

On March 4, 2016, a report was received by DCS alleging neglect to Sanaa by Germayne and Lisa Cunningham. The...