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.
How does someone collect their things if they have been ordered to stay away from their home?
If you need to get personal items and clothing, you may return ONE TIME with a law enforcement officer. Contact your local law enforcement agency to make the arrangements. Law enforcement CANNOT resolve disputes regarding what things belong to whom. A civil lawsuit may be filed in a justice court to try to recover property that they believe is being wrongfully denied to them.
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