HHS Approves Arizona Child Welfare Waiver

Initiative to Help Youth Live in Permanent, Stable Homes

HHS Secretary Mike Leavitt today announced the approval of a child welfare waiver demonstration project for the state of Arizona.

The waiver enables Arizona to use federal funds more flexibly to expedite the reunification of children in foster care with their own families. It will also help prevent recurrence of child abuse and neglect as well as help improve family well-being.

“Every child deserves to grow up in a safe and stable home,” Secretary Leavitt said. “By providing Arizona with greater flexibility, this Administration is helping to strengthen families and offer children the care and permanency they need to become successful adults.”

The program will initially be available in three child welfare offices in Maricopa County. Following this initial phase, it may be expanded to additional areas of the state.

Under the waiver, Arizona will be able to use title IV-E foster care dollars more flexibly to develop and test innovative programs to help children return safely to their own families. ...

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