Web Links

Directory Information Description and Link
Arizona State Government
(see more below)
A Searchable Directory of All State Agencies, Boards, and CommissionsThe 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

Department of Child Safety (DCS)
Child Dependency Process
DCS Information Relating to COVID-19

Learn About the Child Safety Dependency Process Directly From the Arizona Courts and the Arizona Department of Child Safety (DCS)

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.

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.

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:

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 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