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  • About
    • About DCS
    • Engage
    • Field Offices
    • Policy & Procedure
      • DCS Policy & Procedure
      • DCS Rules & Rulemaking
      • DCS Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
      • DCS Non-Discrimination Policy
      • DCS Limited English Proficiency Policy
    • Procurement & Contracts
    • Strategic Plan
    • Community Advisory Committee
    • Volunteer
      • Community Screening Partners
      • Get Involved
      • Community / Volunteer Interest Form
      • FACT Program
      • Giving Tree
    • Contact Us
  • Careers
    • Career Opportunities
      • Child Safety Specialist
      • Child Welfare Investigative Specialist (OCWI)
      • Search All Positions
    • We Are Compassioneers
  • News & Reports
    • News Releases
    • DCS Reports
    • Performance Measures
      • DCS Monthly / Semi-Annual Report
      • Agency Progress
    • Child Fatalities / Near Fatalities
    • Process for Release of Info
    • Settlement - Tinsley v. Faust
  • Parents
    • Parent Guide
    • Parents Rights
    • Parent Advisory Collaborative
  • Foster & Adoption
    • Foster Care
      • Start the Journey! Orientation
      • Learn More
      • Therapeutic Foster Care
      • Licensing Agencies
      • Information Events
      • Kinship Resources
      • Go-to Guide
      • Foster & Kinship FAQ's
    • Adoption
      • Adoption Stories
    • Shared Parenting
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    • Child Abuse Hotline
    • Mandated Reporter Overview Training
    • Safe Haven Newborn
    • SB1114 - Child Abuse Hotline Required Posting
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    A Community Based Problem Needs a Community Based Response

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    Arizona Protective Factors Activity Book

    The Arizona Protective Factors Activity Book launches for Prevention Month.

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    Housing Resources

    For aged out youth (age 18-24) - Some AZ cities have open housing vouchers currently available exclusively for former foster youth.

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    Parent Advisory Collaborative

    The Parent Advisory Collaborative brings together the voices of parents and families into the decision making process of DCS.

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    Let's Talk About Suicide

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    Parenting Takes a Community

    Finding new ways to lean in to the resources around you will not only provide a sense of community but will help protect your family.

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    Dads Do It All

    The importance of a father in a child's life is immense. As a father, you have a lasting impact on your children and the way they learn, love and grow throughout their life. Dads do so much for their children and deserve the love and support from those around them to continue doing it all!

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The Office of Prevention

The DCS Office of Prevention was established to prevent child abuse/neglect. To support the needs of children and strengthen families, the Office of Prevention collaborates with the Community, Service Providers, Stakeholders and the DCS Field Staff.  Through these collaborations, the Office of Prevention leverages resources, education, training and programs based on best practices to serve Arizona’s children and families.

Prevention Programs

  • Healthy Families
  • Regional Child Abuse Prevention Councils
  • Safe Sleep

Announcements

  • October 2020 - Safe Sleep Awareness Month

Resource Video

The DCS Office of Prevention compiled resources and videos to share in this video loop. The video contains 30 resources from around the state along with interviews from Arizona parents. It is intended to be used in offices or clinics where families can view it and benefit from the information. If you are interested in downloading a copy, please email [email protected] .

    DCS Safe Sleep Campaign

     

      Reports

      • 2016 CBCAP Report Summary: Our Collective Impact

      Document Center

      • Safe Sleep Flyer: for English click CSO-1302 and for Spanish click CSO-1302-S
      • DCS Baby Box Brochure: for English click CSO-1300 and for Spanish click CSO-1300-S
      • ACE Brochure: for English click CSO-1249A and for Spanish click CSO-1249-S
      • Who Do You Trust With Your Child? CSO-1143 - English - Spanish
      • Who Makes Families Strong- Booklet
      • Healthy Families Brochure
      • CarePortal Brochure
      • SENSE Brochure
      • NAS Booklet
      • Mandatory Reporting of Substance Exposed Newborns (SEN) (CSO-1896)
      • 10 ways to prevent child hot car deaths flyer (Children's Trust)
      • AZ Protective Factors Coloring Book
      • AZ Protective Factors Activity Book

      Resource Links

      • Parent’s Guide to the AZDCS
      • https://strongfamiliesaz.com/
      • http://findhelpphx.org/
      • www.211arizona.org
      • http://raisingspecialkids.org/
      • http://www.familyinvolvementcenter.org/
      • https://www.nichd.nih.gov/sts
      • https://www.cdc.gov/parents/
      • http://www.firstthingsfirst.org/
      • https://www.safekids.org/
      • https://sesamestreetincommunities.org/
      • https://azprenatal.wixsite.com/taskforce
      • https://www.maricoparx.org/
      • http://substanceabuse.az.gov/substance-abuse/rethink-rx
      • First Things First Family Resource Center Locator: familyresourceaz.org

      Helpful Hotlines

      • Parent Assistance Center at Family Involvement Center.  Peer support and community referrals. 

      1-877-568-8468 or [email protected]. All ages. English/Spanish, M-F 830a – 5p.

      • National Childhelp Hotline, 1-800-422-4453  All ages, 170 languages.  Counselor support and community referrals. 24/7. childhelp.org
      • Birth to 5 Helpline, 1-877-705-5437 Ages 0-5.  Masters level, child development/fussy baby experts and community referrals.  M-F 8a-8p.
        • Now, you can have the support of the Birth to Five Helpline at the touch of your fingertips! Download the Birth to Five Helpline app in the Apple App Store or on Google Play.
      • Parent Partners Plus. Expecting moms and ages 0-5 in Maricopa County, AZ.  Call 602-633-0732 or www.parentpartnersplus.com
      • Kinship Care Coalition.  Anyone caring for a child for a family member.  Call 888-737-7494 or [email protected] or www.azkincare.org  
      • 211 Arizona.  All ages.  Call 2-1-1 within Arizona or 877-211-8661 M-F 7a – 6p or 211arizona.org
      • Find Help Phoenix- The website is divided into multiple categories of services/ resources: email at [email protected]
      • National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 (SAFE) or the website www.thehotline.org
      • Teen Lifeline  1-800-248-TEEN (8336). Texting services available- (602)248-TEEN (8336)
      • National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255
      • The National Sexual Assault Hotline is available 24/7: 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
      • United We Dream Hotline: This hotline provides resources and support for undocumented communities. 1-844-363-1423

      For daily resources and community events, follow our Facebook page, @AZCommunityResourcePage

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      Services

      • Mercy Care DCS Comprehensive Health Plan
        • For Members
        • For Providers
        • Health and Wellness
        • News and Updates
        • Contact Us
        • Language and Translation
      • DCS Service Array
      • Prevention
        • Safe Sleep
        • Arizona Families F.I.R.S.T.
        • Healthy Families Arizona
        • Regional Child Abuse Prevention Councils
        • Resources for Parents
        • Back-To-School Resources and Tips for Parents
      • Investigations and OCWI
      • Office of Licensing & Regulation (OLR)
      • Young Adult
        • Young Adult Program
        • Young Adult Resources
        • Youth Empowerment Council
        • Transitional Independent (TILP)
        • National Youth in Transition Database
      • Victims' Rights

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