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DCS may request removal based upon: Abandonment. Neglect. Parents' inability to control the child. Suspected: Mental abuse. Physical abuse. Sexual abuse.

Parents who neglect or abandon their children may be subject to criminal prosecution. The minimum charge under A.R.S. § 13-3619 would be for a class 1 misdemeanor. The possible penalties if convicted are: up to 6 months in prison, 3 years of probation and a $2,500 fine.

The DCS hotline receives a report regarding possible neglect or abuse of a child. A DCS investigator well look into the matter and possibly remove the child and serve a temporary custody notice to the parent. Typically DCS will hold a Team Decision Making Meeting (TDM) within seventy-two hours of removal.

The inability or unwillingness of a parent, guardian or custodian of a child to provide that child with supervision, food, clothing, shelter or medical care if that inability or unwillingness causes substantial risk of harm to the child's health or welfare, except if the inability of a parent or guardian to provide ...

But broadly speaking, there are 4 types of neglect. Physical neglect. A child's basic needs, such as food, clothing or shelter, are not met or they aren't properly supervised or kept safe. Educational neglect. A parent doesn't ensure their child is given an education. Emotional neglect. ... Medical neglect.

The inability or unwillingness of a parent, guardian or custodian of a child to provide that child with supervision, food, clothing, shelter or medical care if that inability or unwillingness causes substantial risk of harm to the child's health or welfare, except if the inability of a parent or guardian to provide ...

There is a basic daily foster home rate paid on behalf of each foster child placed in a licensed foster home. The basic rate is between $19.68 per day per child and $27.15 per day per child, depending upon the age of the child.