State of Failure. Our team of investigators is looking into all aspects of Arizona's DCS following the murders of three kids known to DCS.

Rebekah Baptiste, Emily Pike, and Zariah Dodd - these three girls all died in 2025, and they all had links with the state's Department of Child Safety. Their deaths have led to additional scrutiny for ...

Arizona GOP lawmakers say the Department of Child Safety is taking immediate steps toward reform following meetings with legislators and the recent deaths of three children who had prior contact with ...

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Newly obtained records show the state Department of Child Safety received calls dating back a decade regarding the abuse of a northern Arizona girl, leading up to her death.

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — There’s friction brewing between a Phoenix school and the Department of Child Safety over whether the murder of a 10-year-old girl could have been prevented. Empower College Prep, ...