Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, a judge may revoke a guardianship.

CASA volunteers get to know the child by talking with the child and everyone else in that child's life: parents and relatives, foster parents, teachers, medical professionals, attorneys, social workers and others. They use the information they gather to inform judges and others of what the child needs and what will be the best permanent home for them. Click here to learn more about what a CASA’s responsibilities include.

Your DCS caseworker can give you upcoming court information. If your case is in Maricopa County, you can call the DCS Warm Line at 1-877-543-7633 and select option 3.

If the outcome of the Team Decision Making (TDM) meeting was an In-Home Intervention (IHI), the Department of Child Safety (DCS) Specialist will be filing a petition with the Juvenile Dependency Court. With an In-Home Intervention, the child will continue to reside with the parent, guardian or custodian; however, DCS has temporary legal custody of the child. A court date will be scheduled, usually within 21 days. The Judge may make some legal rulings, and confirm the IHI and the services.

An IHI usually lasts about one year. The DCS Specialist will make a recommendation to the Judge to dismiss the case when they have assessed that DCS and the Court no longer need to be involved.

DCS Specialists are required to continually assess if the child can safely remain with the parent. The DCS Specialist, along with their supervisor, will formally evaluate child safety at least every six months; however, as family circumstances change, DCS will evaluate if the child can remain safely with the parent, guardian or custodian.

If the outcome of the Team Decision Making (TDM) meeting was an In-Home Dependency, the Department of Child Safety (DCS) Specialist will be filing a petition with the Juvenile Court. With an In-Home Dependency, the child will continue to reside with the parent, guardian or custodian; however, DCS has legal custody of your children for the entire time your family is being monitored by the Court. A court date will be scheduled; usually the court date is within five to seven days.

DCS Specialists are required to continually assess if the child can safely remain with the parent. The DCS Specialist, along with their supervisor, will formally evaluate child safety at least every six months; however, as family circumstances change, DCS will evaluate if the child can remain safely with the parent, guardian or custodian.