Request DCS Information
| Area of request | Focus of request |
|---|---|
| Media | If you are a news organization requesting media information about DCS, click this Media link to display the Request for Information page. Fill in the fields on the Request for Information page, then click the Submit button at the bottom of that page to submit your request. |
| Human Resources | If you are requesting information about a DCS employee, click this Human Resources link to display the Request for Information page. Fill in the fields on the Request for Information page, then click the Submit button at the bottom of that page to submit your request. |
| Case File Records | If you are a person or agent of a person who is, or was, involved in a DCS report or investigation, click the CSO-1036A or CSO-1036A-S link. You will be prompted to Open or Save the document; click Save to download and save the document to a location on your computer that you choose. Please mail, fax, or scan and email a completed and notarized Department of Child Safety Records Request (CSO-1036A or CSO-1036A-S) form to the DCS address, fax number, or email address listed on the second page of the form. |
| Communications Department | If you are requesting non-case specific DCS department records, click this Communications Department link to display the Request for Information page. Fill in the fields on the Request for Information page, then click the Submit button at the bottom of that page to submit your request. |
| Public Information Requests | Case records are not public information and must be requested using the instructions for requesting case file records. If you are requesting DCS publications, policies, training and other public records, click this Public Information Requests link to display the Request for Information form. Select the specific option on the page, and using the links displayed, determine if that item is already publicly available. Read the information about report availability. If you choose to continue with the request, fill in the required fields and select the specific option on the Request for Information page, then click the Submit button at the bottom of that page to submit your request. DCS case file records and Human Resources records should be requested using the links above. |
| Adoption Subsidy Case Information | If you are requesting adoption subsidy case information, click this Adoption Subsidy Case Information link to display the Request for Information page. Fill in the fields on the Request for Information page, then click the Submit button at the bottom of that page to submit your request. |
| Comments about DCS | If you have comments about DCS that you would like to share with us, click this Comments about DCS link to display the Request for Information page. Fill in the fields on the Request for Information page, then click the Submit button at the bottom of that page to submit your request. |
| Out-of-State Child Protective Agencies | If you are an out-of-state child protective agency seeking Arizona DCS records, please email your request from your state email account to [email protected]. |
| Central Registry | If your employer requires a central registry check as a term of employment, you can request your records by filling out the DCS-1083A form and emailing it to [email protected]. |
Department of Child Safety (DCS) information is confidential and shall not be released, except as specified by law (Arizona Revised Statutes 8-807 and 41-1959). The Department of Child Safety Records Request CSO-1036A and CSO-1036A-S forms are to be used by persons who believe that a report has been made about them, a parent, guardian, custodian, a child, a person who is the subject of DCS information, an adoptive parent, a prospective adoptive parent, foster parent, other relative, or an attorney representing any of these persons pursuant to Arizona Revised Statute 8-807. Parents may request a report on behalf of their children and legal guardians may request reports on behalf of the child.
The more information you provide with your request, the faster the Department will be able to respond to your request. Please provide as much information as possible, including full names and dates of birth for the child, the parents and the alleged perpetrator (if a caregiver other than a parent).
Please note that pursuant to ARS § 39-121.01, there may be a cost for records. Please contact the DCS Records Coordinator at 602-364-4319 or [email protected] for more information.
