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.
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.
You will need a parenting plan, signed by both parents that includes:
• A designation of the legal decision making as joint or sole as defined in A.R.S. § 25-401.
• The rights and responsibilities of each parent for the personal care of the child and for decisions in areas such as education, health care and religious training.
• A practical schedule of parenting time for the child, including holidays and school vacations.
• A procedure for the exchanges of the child, including location and responsibility for transportation.
• A procedure by which proposed changes, disputes and alleged breaches may be mediated or resolved, which may include the use of conciliation services or private counseling.
• A procedure for periodic review of the terms of the plan by the parents.
• A procedure for communicating with each other about the child, including methods and frequency.
• A statement that each party has read, understands and will abide by the notification requirements of A.R.S. § 25-403.05, subsection B.
Resources:
Planning for Parenting Time: Arizona's Guide for Parents Living Apart
Things to Know About Legal Decision-Making and Parenting Time
Sexual offenders; murderers; legal decision making and parenting time A.R.S. § 25-403.05, subsection B