Senate HHS advances bill to strengthen kinship foster care; DCS flags reporting timing concern HB 2035, which would presume extended family members be considered for kinship foster placement and require written findings when kinship is denied, received a due‑pass recommendation after proponents described benefits for children and Department of Child Safety staff said one implementation provision may create timing conflicts with protective hearings.

Arizona's Senate is taking a bold step to strengthen kinship foster care by recognizing extended family members as vital placements for children's well-being.

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