Court Improvement Program


Court Improvement is committed to the safety, permanency, and well-being of Arizona’s foster children.  We are proud of our collaborative work with all 15 County Superior Courts.  We are actively engaged with the legal, child welfare, and service communities and are constantly looking for ways to do our common work more effectively.  Court Improvement is focused on positive outcomes for the children and families involved in Arizona’s dependency court system. 

You are encouraged to explore some of the activities and resources listed in the blue column on the left side of the page.  You will find topical educational materials and recorded sessions on a variety of topics.  Whether you are a member of the legal community, a court volunteer, or involved in the child welfare community in another important role, we believe you will find useful information on this site.

                                                                                                                                 

 

Parent Engagement for Advocates
  

This training will benefit a variety of dependency participants including attorneys, judges, parent support, CASA & FCRB Volunteers, Tribal workers, and DCS staff.  Chief Justice Robert Brutinel opens the training by emphasizing the importance of engaging parents in their case and making every attempt to ensure their understanding of the circumstances that caused their child’s removal from their home and what they, as parents, need to do to facilitate their child’s return.