§ 8-530.01 – Placement of a child returning to foster care; notification
8-530.01. Placement of a child returning to foster care; notification A. If a child who has been in foster care is returned to the child’s home then removed again from the child’s home, the department shall notify all foster homes in which the child previously resided that the child has been removed from the child’s […]
§ 8-530.02 – Child welfare; joint annual report
8-530.02. Child welfare; joint annual report On or before February 1 each year, the Arizona early childhood development and health board and the department shall jointly report to the joint legislative budget committee on their collaborative efforts to address child welfare issues of common concern during the prior year. The report shall include information about […]
§ 8-530.03 – Child placement; time limits
8-530.03. Child placement; time limits A. All parties, counsel and the court shall adhere to the procedural time limits established pursuant to this chapter. B. Procedural time limits established pursuant to this chapter may not be waived, extended or continued unless it is necessary for the full, fair and proper presentation of evidence. A continuance […]
§ 8-515.05 – Removal of child from foster parent’s home; requirements; notification; review
8-515.05. Removal of child from foster parent’s home; requirements; notification; review A. Unless a child is removed from a licensed foster parent, excluding a shelter care provider and receiving foster parent, to protect the child from harm or risk of harm, to place a child in a permanent placement, to reunite siblings, to place a […]
§ 8-528 – Newborn infants left with safe haven providers; placement protocol; definitions
8-528. Newborn infants left with safe haven providers; placement protocol; definitions A. The placement of newborn infants who are left with safe haven providers pursuant to section 13-3623.01 shall follow the protocols prescribed in this section. B. If a newborn infant is left with a private child welfare agency that is licensed pursuant to this […]
§ 8-516 – Supervision of foster homes; reports; review of file; progress report
8-516. Supervision of foster homes; reports; review of file; progress report A. A licensed child welfare agency shall maintain supervision of all children placed by it in foster homes and such foster homes. B. The agency’s representative shall contact the foster homes and written reports of the representative’s findings shall be maintained by such agency, […]
§ 8-529 – Children in foster care; rights
8-529. Children in foster care; rights A. A child in foster care has the following rights: 1. To appropriate care and treatment in the least restrictive setting available that can meet the child’s needs according to the best judgment of the foster parent. 2. To live in a safe, healthy and comfortable placement where the […]
§ 8-517 – Withdrawal from foster home
8-517. Withdrawal from foster home The division or agency that placed the child may withdraw a child from a foster home only when the division or agency determines that withdrawal is according to written, specific standards and is clearly necessary for the child’s interests and welfare. The division may change the placement of a child […]
§ 8-530 – Foster parents; rights
8-530. Foster parents; rights A. A foster parent in this state has the following rights: 1. To be treated with consideration and respect for the foster parent’s personal dignity and privacy. 2. To be included as a valued member of the team that provides services to the foster child. 3. To receive support services that […]
§ 8-518 – Central registry; change of address; marital status
8-518. Central registry; change of address; marital status A. The division shall maintain a central registry of all licensed foster homes. B. All foster home parents shall report any change of their address or marital status to the division and agency.