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AZ Governor Hobbs signs law to protect foster children’s social security and survivor benefits

Tuesday Jun 20th, 2023

HB 2559 put a stop to the AZ Department of Child Safety’s practice of taking foster children’s federal social security, disability, or veteran survivor benefits.

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Abused children deserve the right to an attorney

Sunday Jun 18th, 2023

Darcy Olsen's op-ed in The Washington Times invites lawmakers to act now to guarantee counsel for abused children in foster care.

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Darcy Olsen testifies before the Kansas House Judiciary supporting HB 2381

Thursday Jun 8th, 2023

House Bill 2381 requires the court to appoint an attorney for children in the foster care system.

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Child welfare advocates tell Arizona's Family that DCS needs to do more to keep kids safe

Monday Jun 5th, 2023

State lawmakers promised transparency and accountability when they created the Department of Child Safety, or DCS. But has it lived up to those promises?

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Arcadia News profiles the Center for the Rights of Abused Children's first five years

Saturday Jun 3rd, 2023

Don't miss the latest issue of Arcadia News discussing the Center for the Rights of Abused Children's first five years and its lifesaving work.

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Arizona Governor Hobbs signs Foster Care Bill of Rights

Tuesday May 23rd, 2023

SB 1186 will enhance the rights of children in foster care, foster parents, kinship placements, and biological parents by making those rights enforceable.

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Arizona's Family talks with Darcy Olsen about National Foster Care Awareness Month

Wednesday May 17th, 2023

Darcy Olsen talks to Arizona's Family about the critical need for safe, loving homes for children in foster care.

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Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs vetoes bill to establish an independent authority to investigate child abuse deaths

Tuesday May 9th, 2023

46% of Arizona children who died from abuse were known to DCS. SB 1252 would have established an independent unit to investigate and prevent child abuse deaths.

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Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs signs law to improve educational outcomes for children in foster care

Tuesday May 9th, 2023

SB 1205 will ensure compliance with federal law and will improve educational outcomes for over 11,000 children in foster care.

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Georgetown Magazine features alumni Darcy Olsen

Thursday May 4th, 2023

Darcy Olsen discusses her inspiration and advocacy for children in foster care.

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Kansas Governor Laura Kelly Signs Foster Care Bill of Rights

Tuesday Apr 25th, 2023

Kansas Governor Laura Kelly signed House Bill 2024 extending basic rights to over 6,000 abused and neglected children living in foster care.

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Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs signs critical relative search bill

Thursday Apr 20th, 2023

House Bill 2313 ensures AZ DCS conducts and immediate, thorough search for relatives when a child enters care to give them greater stability and permanency with family whenever possible.

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