Arizona Department of Child Safety (DCS)
Child & Family Services — State Child Welfare Agency in Phoenix, Arizona. The Arizona Department of Child Safety is the state child welfare agency, responsible for investigating reports of child abuse and neglect, providing in-home services, foster care, kinship placements, and adoption to children in state custody.
Phone: (602) 255-2500
Address: 3003 N Central Avenue, Phoenix, Arizona, 85012
Website: https://dcs.az.gov
Languages: English, Spanish, additional languages via interpreter
Services offered: Child abuse and neglect investigations, in-home family services, foster care, kinship caregiver support, adoption, congregate care licensing, independent living for transition-age youth
Ages served: Birth–21
Good to know: State child welfare agency headquarters; local services delivered through county/regional offices.
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Frequently asked questions about Arizona Department of Child Safety (DCS)
How do I contact Arizona Department of Child Safety (DCS)?
You can call Arizona Department of Child Safety (DCS) at (602) 255-2500 or visit 3003 N Central Avenue in Phoenix, Arizona. Their website is https://dcs.az.gov.
What services does Arizona Department of Child Safety (DCS) offer?
Arizona Department of Child Safety (DCS) offers Child abuse and neglect investigations, in-home family services, foster care, kinship caregiver support, adoption, congregate care licensing, independent living for transition-age youth. Serves Birth–21. The Arizona Department of Child Safety is the state child welfare agency, responsible for investigating reports of child abuse and neglect, providing in-home services, foster care, kinship placements, and adoption to children in state custody.
Are services at Arizona Department of Child Safety (DCS) free or low-cost?
Many community child & family services providers offer free, sliding-scale, or Medicaid-covered services. Call Arizona Department of Child Safety (DCS) at (602) 255-2500 to confirm pricing, accepted insurance, and any income requirements before your visit.
What languages does Arizona Department of Child Safety (DCS) support?
Arizona Department of Child Safety (DCS) reports providing services in: English, Spanish, additional languages via interpreter. If you need another language, ask about translation services or call 988 for free crisis support in English and Spanish.
Who is eligible for services at Arizona Department of Child Safety (DCS)?
Arizona Department of Child Safety (DCS) reports serving Birth–21. Eligibility can also depend on income, residency, and the specific service needed — call (602) 255-2500 to confirm before visiting.
What if I'm in crisis right now?
If you or someone you love is in immediate danger, call 911. For mental health emergencies, call or text 988 — the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — for free, 24/7, confidential support. Veterans press 1; LGBTQ+ youth press 3.
In crisis? Call or text 988 for free, 24/7, confidential support. Veterans press 1. For immediate danger call 911.