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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 dependency and/or severance case.

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

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The caption is part of any paper filed with the Court of Appeals or the Arizona Supreme Court that states: (1) the court in which the paper is being filed; (2) the name of the Plaintiff and Defendant (or Petitioner and Respondent in a family law case) in the Superior Court case; (3) the Superior Court case number; and (4) the case number assigned by the Arizona Court of Appeals or the Arizona Supreme Court.

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