Family is at the core of what we do. From finding permanency for children, to supporting cultural and community responsiveness, to being there for our Arizona family and the community we serve, we give our all for families.

Family is More Than a Word

Family reaches beyond the home. As the DCS family, we strengthen each other by connecting people with their communities so that all can thrive in a safe and supportive environment. We also support the families that we touch, hoping to always be a source of strength and guidance for happy and healthy Arizona families.

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DCS Core Values: Family

Our Values Unite Us

At DCS, we unite daily through the values of safety, compassion, change, accountability, advocacy, family, engagement, equity and teaming to strengthen each other while simultaneously servicing DCS's important mission. We live these values within the walls of our offices, out in the field and each time we come in contact with a family or child in need of our help.

Safety

Accountability

Change

Family

Engagement

Compassion

Teaming

Advocacy

Equity

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