Arizona Department of Child Safety
Our Vision: Children thrive in family environments free from abuse and neglect. Our Mission: Successfully engage children and families to ensure safety, strengthen families, and achieve permanency. If you suspect child abuse or neglect, contact the Arizona Child Abuse Hotline at 1-888-SOS-CHILD (1-888-767-2445).
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Arizona's Statewide Toll-Free Child Abuse Hotline Phone: 1-888-SOS-CHILD (1-888-767-2445) DCS offers a series of steps to address and resolve complaints or disagreements.Learn more and visit the: complaints webpage link. For issues or concerns with a DCS case, please contact the DCS Family Advocate line:. 1-877-527-0765 or (602) 364-0777. If you are interested in Foster Care or Adoption ...
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Mandated Reporter Online Submission. Department of Child Safety (DCS) provides this secure website for mandated reporters of child abuse and neglect to report non-emergency concerns, as authorized by ARS 13-3620.
DCS process can be confusing. Here's how it's supposed to work
This almost always starts with a call to the hotline at the Arizona Department of Child Safety (800-SOS-CHILD or 888-767-2445). Anyone can call the hotline if they think they know about abuse or ...
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AZ Child Abuse Hotline: (888) 767-2445. DCS Family Advocate: (877) 527-0765. DCS Caregiver Warmline: (877)543-7633
Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect - Arizona
The training materials include videos and workbooks designed to inform educators and faith leaders about their roles as mandated reporters, when and when not to report child abuse and neglect, and an overview of the reporting process. Reporting by Other Persons Citation: Rev. Stat. § 13-3620
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Arizona Child Abuse Hotline: 1-888-SOS-CHILD (1-888-767-2445) We all play a role in the safety and well-being of children. Reporting suspected child abuse, neglect, exploitation or abandonment is a responsible attempt to protect a child and support their family. Act to support or protect that child by calling the free hotline. Learn More ...
Making and Screening Reports of Child Abuse and Neglect - Arizona
Individual Responsibility to Report. Citation: Rev. Stat. § 13-3620. Any mandated reporter who reasonably believes that a minor is the victim of abuse or neglect shall report immediately to a peace officer, to the Department of Child Safety (DCS), or to a Tribal law enforcement or social services agency for any Indian minor who resides on an Indian reservation.
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How to Report Child Maltreatment If a child is in present danger, call 911 If the child is not in present danger, call either the local Police Department or Arizona Child Abuse Hotline Hotline Information 1-888-SOS-CHILD (1-888-767-2445) TDD 602-530-1831/Toll Free 1-800-530-1831 Online Reporting Service:
Report Child Abuse: Local & National | CCR&R - Arizona
For more information on child abuse in Arizona, ... (DCS). For additional resources or information about reporting child abuse or neglect, please visit the Arizona Child Abuse Info Center. 1. ... neglected if a parent’s inability to meet the needs of the child is due solely to the unavailability of reasonable services. 1.
Arizona Child Abuse Reporting Laws: Duties, Procedures, and Penalties
Exceptions to Reporting Requirements. While Arizona’s child abuse reporting laws impose a duty to report suspected abuse or neglect, the statute outlines specific exceptions. Notably, the law does not require reports for consensual conduct involving minors aged fourteen to seventeen, provided there are no indications of coercion or abuse.
Child Protective Services (CPS) Regulations in Arizona
According to Arizona Revised Statutes (A.R.S.) § 8-515, investigations by Child Protective Services (CPS) must be completed within 60 days from the report of suspected child abuse or neglect. The criminal court proceedings must be initiated within 60 days after the completion of the investigation, unless an extension is granted by the court.
Mandatory Reporting | Arizona Education Association
It is not sufficient to simply report it to the administration. For the child’s protection-and yours-report any suspicion you have right away, even if you are unsure. The law requires a report to be made within 24 hours of the time you have reason to believe there is abuse or neglect.
To whom and when do I file a report? | Mandatory Reporting
Time frame for filing a mandatory report to law enforcement and CPS. Verbal mandatory reports are filed immediately with: Law enforcement (911) Child Protective Services (1-888-767-2445) Verbal reports are followed by written mandatory reports that must be submitted to the appropriate agency within 72 hours.
Mandated Reporting - Arizona Department of Health Services
How to Report Child Maltreatment If a child is in present danger, call 911 If the child is not in present danger, call either the local Police Department or Arizona Child Abuse Hotline Hotline Information 1-888-SOS-CHILD (1-888-767-2445) TDD 602-530-1831/Toll Free 1-800-530-1831 Online Reporting Service:
Report Child Abuse or Neglect | Arizona Department of Child Safety
Medical and Behavioral Health Services; Resources for Youth; Young Adult Program; Rights for Children in Out-of-Home Care, CSO-3121 ... Arizona Department of Child Safety . Phone: Child Abuse Hotline 1-888-767-2445 ... Report Child Abuse or Neglect. 1-888-767-2445 TDD (602) 530-1831 (1-888-SOS-CHILD) TDD 1-800 530-1831 ...
Can I report a concern anonymously? | Arizona Department of Child Safety
The Online Reporting Service best serves Arizona's children when the reporting source can be contacted for additional information and clarification, if needed. The Arizona Child Abuse Hotline will assess concern received from anonymous parties and can be reached 24 hours a day, seven days a week at 1-888-SOS-CHILD / 1-888-767-2445.
Arizona Child Protection Service Laws - Law for Families
In Arizona, this agency is called Child Protective Services. Under Title 8, Chapter 10, Article 1 of the Arizona Revised Statutes, CPS is obligated to investigate every report of a potentially abused or neglected child and is empowered to immediately remove that child from a harmful home.
New Arizona law for how child abuse cases are reported
To contact the statewide toll-free child abuse hotline, call 1-888-767-2445. Latest from ABC15: Several people shot at a restaurant near 59th and Glendale avenues Sunday