In the fall of 2024, the Arizona Department of Child Safety (DCS) mailed letters to parents who once had an open dependency and/or severance case.
Did you receive a letter? Visit the DCS letter page for more information.
Family Law
Glossaries
| Term | Main definition |
|---|---|
| IV-D Non-TANF Case | A case managed by the IV-D agency in which no public assistance benefits are being paid for the child involved. (Application must be made in writing.) |
| IV-D TANF Case | A case managed by the IV-D agency in which public assistance benefits are being paid for the child involved. (Automatically referred to IV-D from IV-A when benefits paid.) |
| IV-E | Title IV-E of the federal Social Security Act which provides for foster care maintenance payments for children who are IV-A eligible. |