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.
Paternity
Glossaries
| Term | Main definition |
|---|---|
| Paternity | A decision that establishes a man as the legal father of a child. Paternity must be decided before a father can have parental rights, if the parents were never married. |