Resource Web Links

Web Links

Directory Information	Description and Link
Arizona State Government (see more below)	A Searchable Directory of All State Agencies, Boards, and Commissions The Official Website of the State of Arizona Providing Multiple Resources Find State of Arizona Agencies, Legislature, and Employees
Better Business Bureau (BBB)	Check Out a Business Before Spending Your Money Learn About Filing a Complaint Against a Private Businesses Ensure A Charity is Legitimate Before Donating
City and Town Resources	Searchable Directory List of Arizona’s Cities and Towns League of Cities and Towns Organization
Community Resources	Arizona 2-1-1 Provides Information on a Variety of Valuable Community Resources Arizona Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) The People’s Information Guide is a comprehensive listing of hundreds of free and low-cost services and programs throughout Arizona. Association of Arizona Food Banks. Find a Food Bank Near You.
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (Federal Government)	The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Offers a Variety of Resources from Filing Complaints to Enforcing Laws that Protect Consumers
Counties of Arizona	View the Official Website of Each of Arizona’s 15 Counties Apache County Cochise County Coconino County Gila County Graham County Greenlee County La Paz County Maricopa County Mojave County Navajo County Pima County Pinal County Santa Cruz County Yavapai County Yuma County
Department of Child Safety (DCS) Child Dependency Process	Parent’s Guide to DCS Understanding Your Rights as a Parent DCS’s Summary of Parental Rights and Responsibilities (downloadable .pdf file) Rights of a Parent in a DCS Investigation (downloadable .pdf file) DCS’s Notice of Rights for A Child in Out-of-Home Care (downloadable .pdf file) Arizona Court’s Publication About the Rights of a Foster Parent (downloadable .pdf file) Arizona Court’s Publication About the Rights of a Foster Child (downloadable .pdf file) Arizona Court’s Publication On Understanding the Child Safety System (downloadable .pdf file) Learn About the Child Safety Dependency Process Directly From the Arizona Courts and the Arizona Department of Child Safety (DCS) Understanding Arizona’s Dependency Hearing Process (a flowchart) Community Assistance Resources for Parents, Kin, Children, and Fosters (downloadable .pdf file) A Go-To Guide for Foster and Kinship Caregivers, the guide provides basic information about the child welfare system in Arizona to help you understand how children come into care, why they are there, and the rules and policies that have been created to protect children in out-of-home care. Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978 (ICWA) (downloadable .pdf file) Arizona Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) Guide (downloadable .pdf file) View DCS Policy that Guides the Arizona Department of Child Safety View DCS Pamphlets and Flyers View the Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) Rules Regarding DCS (Scroll to bottom, Title 21 – Child Safety) View the Arizona Revised Statutes (A.R.S.) Laws Regarding DCS What is a GAL? Helpful information on the role of the Guardian ad Litem, provided by Foster Arizona Duties and Responsibilities of Appointed Counsel for Parent Representation (This link downloads a .pdf file) Resources for Youth – A website targeted to youth that provides a variety of resources and services to ensure they have the information and support needed to become successful in life. The Role of the Arizona Ombudsman-Citizens Aide Office (7 min), Video Training for Parent Attorneys by Joanne MacDonnell, Arizona Ombudsman-Citizens Aide Learn more by visiting the Department of Child Safety section of our website
Department of Economic Security (DES)	Learn about the Services available through DES How to Apply for UI Benefits (This link downloads a .pdf file)
Elected Officials, State and Local Ballot Measures, and Your Vote	Find Your Arizona Legislator Ballotpedia – A comprehensive site for state political coverage of elections, policies, and more Votesmart – Find your elected representative (based on your address), and their voting history Citizens Clean Elections is a non-partisan commission created by voters that educates voters, provides campaign funding information, and enforces campaign finance rules and laws.
Federal Government Ombudsmen	Citizenship and Immigration Services Ombudsman Office Federal Student Loan Ombudsman Offices: Public Loans Private Loans Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Ombudsman Office U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) National Ombudsman
Foster Parent Resources	Arizona Friends of Foster Children Foundation Foster Parent Resource Guide Arizona Family Resources Provides Assistance for Foster Families
Home Owner Associations (HOA)	Review the Arizona Department of Real Estate’s Homeowners Association Dispute Process Learn more by visiting the Frequently Asked Questions section of our Open Meeting Law webpage
Landlord and Tenant Disputes	Find Your Rights as a Renter by Reviewing the Arizona Residential Landlord and Tenant Act, from the Arizona Department of Housing
Legal Resources	State Bar of Arizona, Public Resources Center—Here, you can find informational brochures and videos, legal clinics, search for an attorney who specializes in your needs, and how to file a complaint against an attorney. AZ Law Help – Find Legal Information and Resources
Registrar of Contractors	Check out a Contractor’s License and History before investing in your project
Report Identity Theft (Federal Government)	Report Identity Theft to the Federal Trade Commission
Small Business Services	Arizona Commerce Authority’s Resources for Small Businesses
Social Security Administration (Federal Government)	A Link to the Social Security Administration
State Court System Resources	Arizona Judicial Branch Home Page Supreme Court Explanation of the Justice Court System Search Arizona Court Cases DCS/Child Safety Dependency Case Resources Maricopa County Justice Courts Maricopa County Superior Courts Law Library Resource Center View Publications and Reports Relevant to the Courts Self-Help for Navigating the Court System
State of Arizona Laws (Arizona Revised Statutes)	View the Arizona Revised Statutes, the Laws that Govern Arizona
State of Arizona Rules (Arizona Administrative Code)	View the Arizona Administrative Code, which is the Official Publication of Arizona’s Codified Rules