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In the fall of 2024, the Arizona Department of Child Safety (DCS) mailed letters to parents who once had an open dependecy and/or severance case.

Did you receive a letter? Visit the DCS letter page for more information.

UCCJA

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UCCJA

Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Act. All 50 states have this law, which ensures that only one state can decide parental rights and responsibilities of a particular child.

Synonyms: Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Act

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