DCS; kinship care placement; requirement
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Overview
This bill updates Arizona law regarding kinship care placement for children in the Department of Child Safety (DCS). It requires the DCS to prioritize placing children with relatives, extended family members, or individuals with a significant relationship with the child. The bill also establishes procedures for identifying and notifying these potential caregivers, including a due diligence search and requirements for documenting these efforts. Furthermore, it clarifies rights for children in foster care and kinship foster care, particularly regarding visitation and access to services.
Key provisions
- Requires the DCS to prioritize kinship foster care placements for children removed from their homes.
- Establishes a process for identifying and notifying relatives, extended family members, and significant relationships of a child in custody.
- Mandates a due diligence search to locate potential kinship caregivers.
- Clarifies the definition of ‘extended family member’ to include adults with a connection through marriage to a biological family member or adopted family member.
- Outlines specific rights for children in foster care and kinship foster care, including access to education, healthcare, and visitation.
- Requires the department to make reasonable efforts to place siblings together in foster care.
- Details the information the department must provide to the court regarding placement options and services.
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