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Arizona, USA
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🗓️Hiring event November 3 in Casa Grande for Child Safety Specialist positions. Make an impact and connect with staff to begin your journey strengthening AZ children and families' lives. Learn more and apply today: dcs.az.gov/careers/search/ch…
#ChildWelfare #SocialWork #ArizonaDCS
"Every mother deserves a village. If the village isn't there, Arizona can choose to build one together.” – Kathryn Ptak, DCS Director.
Read Director Ptak's op-ed highlighting the importance of supporting mothers experiencing postpartum symptoms:
sacbee.com/news/nation-world…
We want to take a moment to celebrate the rich cultures, traditions, histories & contributions of AZ’s Hispanic & Latino communities. Take time to learn, celebrate & appreciate the history & traditions of the Hispanic & Latino communities across AZ
#NationalHispanicHeritageMonth
Happy National Kinship Care Month! 🩷
We are grateful to our Arizona kin families who step in
and provide the necessary love and support to our
children and youth.
Your service is appreciated and we celebrate you!👏🎉
#Kinship #ArizonaDCS #KinshipCare #ChildWelfare
Annmarie and Lucie are sweet sisters who share a strong bond and love spending time together. These sisters have a blast creating TikTok dances together. They are looking for a family to join through adoption: bit.ly/CHGLucieAnnmarie
We need parents like YOU! Children who come into the foster care system do so at no fault of their own and need a safe place to land: dcs.az.gov/foster/learnmore
Arizona DCS retweeted
Share the number. Spread the word. Add the 988 to your phone now—it could save a life later. #988Lifeline
Trained crisis counselors are available to talk 24/7/365. 988Lifeline.org
ALT 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, featuring four sections: "Share the Number," "Spread the Word," and contact options via call, text, or chat with a smartphone displaying the number 988 and website 988lifeline.org. Bottom text states "There is hope.
Joshua loves to listen to rap artists like Eminem and pop artists like Imagine Dragons... he loves watching the latest music videos on his computer after school. Joshua is also a big sports fan and enjoys playing basketball and football in his free time: bit.ly/CHGJoshua2
Arizona DCS retweeted
Reaching out for help can feel scary. Getting support shouldn't be.
Call, text, or chat 988 anytime - we're here for you, 24/7. 988lifeline.org/get-help/
Arizona DCS retweeted
It doesn’t matter where you begin. Just begin and things will flow
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Meet Anthony -a creative, funny, and loving guy with a big imagination and an even bigger heart. He loves all things art, including drawing, coloring, and making origami, and he dreams of one day becoming an artist or a YouTuber: bit.ly/CHGAnthony2
Arizona DCS retweeted
@ someone in your life and remind them they're never alone - and that you're there for them. 💚
First Star ASU Academy is a national nonprofit serving high school students impacted by foster care, incarcerated parents and homelessness: bit.ly/44HI2JB
Arizona DCS retweeted
Maybe real success is being present enough to notice the glimmers that surround you ✨
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Darien and Jeovani are energetic, fun-loving brothers who bring laughter and excitement wherever they go. Athletic, polite, and loyal, they enjoy music, gaming, and sports. The boys share a strong bond and hope to be adopted together: bit.ly/CHGDarienJeovani
There are many misconceptions out there about becoming a foster parent! Becoming a foster parent isn’t expensive... In fact, in Arizona, foster parents receive a stipend to help care for the foster children / youth in their home: bit.ly/4xQ1n8E
