The Arizona Ombudsman Citizens’ Aide Office’s report to the Arizona Legislature regarding Department of Child Safety Report #1404174 is now available.
Report Summary: On October 9, 2014, a mother (“the Complainant”) filed a complaint with our office alleging that the Department of Child Safety (“DCS” or “the Department”) unlawfully interviewed her children without obtaining her permission.
DCS violated Arizona Revised Statutes (“A.R.S.”) § 8-802(B), when it interviewed the Complainant’s children without her consent. DCS policies, rules, web materials, and general practice regarding when DCS can interview children without a parent’s consent conflict with A.R.S. §§ 8-802(B) and 8-471(E)(3).
You can read or download the report at the below link. Please follow the past reports link to view and download past publications as well.
Department of Child Safety Report #1404174 (large file)