Services for the Family When There is Court Involvement

The Department of Child Safety provides services to help families deal with problems and work toward the goal of family reunification. Usually, there is no charge for these services. The DCS Specialist talks with family members to decide what is needed. There are also other agencies or groups in Arizona that offer help. Services that may be suggested include:

1. Help in getting food, housing, clothing and medical care.
2. Intensive family preservation services.
3. Psychological evaluations.
4. Individual, family or relationship counseling.
5. Day care.
6. Parent aide services.
7. Parenting skills training.
8. Educational programs, job training or vocational rehabilitation.
9. Sexual assault or domestic violence counseling.
10. Drug or alcohol treatment programs.
11. Peer self-help groups.