/PRNewswire/ The Arizona Department of Child Safety (DCS) is partnering with businesses and organizations across the state to extend special offers, prizes,.
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NCLA Asks AZ Court of Appeals to Require Due Process Before DCS Adds Names to Central Registry
New Civil Liberties AllianceApril 20, 2021 GMT
Washington, D.C., April 19, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) The New Civil Liberties Alliance, a nonpartisan, nonprofit civil rights group, filed a reply brief today in the Arizona Court of Appeals. The suit challenges the Maricopa County Superior Court’s decision to allow the Arizona Department of Child Safety (DCS) to overrule factual findings and credibility determinations made by an independent administrative law judge (ALJ). DCS’s unjust decision placed NCLA client Phillip B. (whose name has been redacted to preserve his anonymity under court rules) on the DCS Central Registry of child abusers for 25 years, destroying his reputation and career.
Foster care photoshoot to find forever homes
Foster care photoshoot to find forever homes By Sunday Miller | April 18, 2021 at 11:13 AM MST - Updated April 18 at 11:13 AM
TUCSON, Ariz. (KOLD News 13) - With thousands of children looking for forever homes in Arizona, volunteers brought their cameras, and curling irons to Reid Park Zoo for a special photoshoot.
âThereâs a lot of young adults in care who are looking for their forever homes, and events like this really raise awareness of the fact that there are children available that would make a great addition to any family,â said Mollie Mesaros, Foster and Adoption Recruitment Manager for the Arizona Department of Child Safety.
Gov. Ducey signs law appointing lawyers to every child in foster care (Source: HNN) By Shelby Trahan | April 15, 2021 at 8:49 AM MST - Updated April 15 at 8:49 AM
TUCSON, Ariz. (KOLD News 13) - With the stroke of a pen, history is made in Arizona. On Wednesday, April 14, Governor Doug Ducey signed Senate Bull 1391 with gives every child in foster care legal representation.
“When a child enters foster care, a court case is initiated. Parents are appointed lawyers to protect their rights, the Arizona Department of Child Safety is appointed lawyers, yet the victim in the case – the abused child – was not given legal representation,” architect of the bill, Rebecca Masterson said.
Couple accused of concealing girl s body charged with murder
3 Apr, 2021 07:32 AM
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The murder charge was added Wednesday against Maribel Loera (left), 51, and Rafael Loera, 57, in the death of Ana Loera. Photo / AP
The murder charge was added Wednesday against Maribel Loera (left), 51, and Rafael Loera, 57, in the death of Ana Loera. Photo / AP
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A murder charge has been filed against a couple jailed on charges of child abuse and concealing skeletal remains of their adopted 13-year-old daughter after she was found 14 months ago at their west Phoenix home.
The murder charge was added Wednesday (local time) against Maribel Loera, 51, and Rafael Loera, 57, in the death of Ana Loera.