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.
Do I have to file the proof of notice or consent?
Yes, after everyone has been notified or has signed the consent to the guardianship, take the appropriate forms back to the Clerk at the Superior Court:
- If notification was required, file the Notice of Hearing and Proof of Notice
- If the parents have consented to the guardianship, file the Consent and Waiver