Arizona Care News
Updates on laws, policy changes, and legislative movement that affect Arizona families — tracked from first proposal through final effect.
Arizona’s new childcare licensing system is live. Here is what changes and what does not
ADHS says its new Child Care Licensing Management System is live. Providers should learn the new portal, while families should continue using official public records and the state’s complaint channel.
When a Group-Home Worker Is Under Investigation, What Protects the Children?
An Arizona Auditor General audit found that DCS procedures do not fully address potential safety threats when group-home employees are under investigation, and identified a statutory gap involving substantiated neglect findings.
Arizona families can comment now on proposed ALTCS care-assessment rules
Arizona families and care professionals have until October 12 to comment on proposed rules governing how ALTCS assesses children’s direct-care and habilitation needs.
Arizona SB 1477 Is Now in Effect: What Families Should Know About Assisted Living Referral Agents
Arizona now requires assisted living referral agencies to meet new screening and insurance standards. Here is what changed and what families should still ask before accepting a referral.