ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Fifty-fourth Legislature

Second Regular Session

 

HB 2229: DCS; reunification; unannounced home visits

Sponsor:  Representative Allen J, LD 15

Committee on Health & Human Services

Overview

☒ Prop 105 (45 votes) ☐ Prop 108 (40 votes) ☐ Emergency (40 votes) ☐ Fiscal NoteAllows the Department of Child Safety (DCS) to make an unannounced visit to a child's home if DCS has cause to believe that DCS is not getting accurate information about the child's home during announced visits to the home.

History

The mission of DCS is to successfully engage children and families to ensure safety, strengthen families and achieve permanency. This is accomplished by DSC being: 1) child-centered; 2) family-focused; 3) successful in engagement through respect of the family; 4) active in listening and providing families with an invitation to participate in the decision making process; 5) aware that the entire community along with various partners are responsible for  keeping children safe; 6) a professional environment with an excellent workforce; 7) culturally responsive; and 8) accountable and transparent.

Provisions

1.    Permits DCS to make an unannounced visit to a child's home if DCS has cause to believe that DCS is not getting accurate information about the child's home during announced visits to the home. (Sec. 1)

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