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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.

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Surety

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Surety

A person who, at the request of another, becomes responsible for payments or performance of the requester.  A surety is often used to ensure payment of a debt, if the original debtor does not pay the surety becomes responsible for the debt, similar to a cosigner on a loan

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