SB 1496
DCS; policies; procedures
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This bill updates policies and procedures within the Arizona Department of Child Safety (DCS) regarding the handling of federal benefits for children in their care, the identification of kinship caregivers, and the reporting of missing or abducted children. Specifically, it mandates that DCS actively seek and apply for federal benefits for eligible children, streamlines the process for identifying and involving relatives in placements, and strengthens procedures for reporting missing children, including enhanced training and reporting requirements. It also addresses ongoing efforts to locate missing children and ensures accountability through regular audits and reporting to the legislature.
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