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What questions do I ask if I suspect abuse/neglect?

If the information has not been volunteered, ask the child ONLY these four questions:

What happened?
Who did this to you?
Where were you when this happened?
When did this happen?

What are my rights regarding visitation?

The Department shall facilitate frequent parenting time and ongoing contact between a child in out-of-home care and the child’s parents, siblings not placed together, relatives, friends, and other individuals with significant relationships to the child to preserve and enhance relationships with, and attachments to, the family and culture of origin. This contact may be restricted or denied only when a court finds that parenting time or contact is contrary to the child’s safety or well-being. You can find more information by visiting the DCS Policy Manual website here.

What are my rights regarding Team Decision making (TDM) meetings?

The purpose of a TDM meeting is to engage the family in decisions about the safety, stability, and permanency of a child at critical points in a case. The meeting is a collaboration between the Department, parents, guardians and/or custodians, child(ren), extended family and kin, family support persons, and service providers. You can find more information by visiting the DCS Policy Manual website here.

What is the court process?

The court determines the outcome in DCS cases. You can learn about the process here: https://dcs.az.gov/sites/default/files/documents/files/CSO-2143-gotoguide_Section8.pdf

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