In light of the recent pandemic, the Department of Child Safety has enacted Social Distancing Protocol – Level 2 which means all court hearings, TDMS, parenting time, and home visitation from case managers and licensing staff will be temporarily conducted virtually. To get the latest news regarding Covid-19 and the Department of Child Safety please …
DCS is continually updating information regarding their response to the pandemic as information evolves. Please see the link below for the latest news and procedures from the Arizona Department of Child Safety: COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Information and Resources Caregivers are needed now more than ever. Did you know that teachers are generally among the top reporters …
All foster parents are mandated reporters. What this means is that if we see or suspect abuse, we are required to report it. Most of the time this feels awkward and uncomfortable. It can be strange to call the hotline about suspected abuse, especially when you aren’t familiar with the family or the situation. Sometimes …
Going back to school is always a refreshing switch from the summer schedule. Routines are great for children, and though it may cause anxiety for some students, it is always nice to get into a good schedule. Here are 5 quick tips for getting back into your school groove: Family meetings. Life can get busy …
As foster parents we don’t always have the answers to every question our foster child asks us. Sometimes we find ourselves lacking the ability to explain how this big, complicated, and messy process works. The following five books were written to help foster parents answer the hard questions and tackle real issues foster children face …
Going back to school is always a refreshing switch from the summer schedule. Routines are great for children, and though it may cause anxiety for some students, it is always nice to get into a good schedule. Here are 5 quick tips for getting back into your school groove: Family meetings. Life can get busy …
