The Parent Assistance Hotline (PAH) provides information to parents or guardians to broaden their understanding of the process of the removal of a child from their home. PAH staff address several topics with callers, including:
- Assist callers in understanding the Arizona dependency process and the juvenile court system.
- Without giving legal advice, offer options and resources related to dependency issues.
- Help to identify resources for family issues such as legal assistance, counseling services, and other family assistance.
It is important to note that:
- Hotline staff do not have access to case specific information.
- Hotline staff cannot offer legal advice.
Contact Information
PAH staff provide coverage for incoming calls during regular business hours (Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm) at the following numbers:
Toll free: (800) 732-8193
Phoenix area: (602) 452-3580
TTY (hearing impaired): (602) 452-3545
Voice messaging is available after hours or when staff is with another client.
Frequently Asked Questions
The goal of the PAH staff is to provide accurate information, education, and referrals enabling parents and caretakers to work more effectively within their family unit.
Some questions are frequently asked by people who contact the PAH. To try to help serve the public better, the PAH has listed several of these questions with their answers.
Statistical Information
PAH staff track calls which are subsequently categorized based on the nature of the information requested. The following table illustrates the utilization of the PAH service as well as the types of calls received by PAH staff.
|
April 2013 Statistics
|
| Program Name |
Number of Calls |
| Parent Assistance Hotline |
52 |
| Foster Care Review Board |
0 |
| Court Appointed Special Advocate |
1 |
| Dependent Children's Services Division |
8 |
| Confidential Intermediary Program |
8 |
| Domestic Relations |
1 |
| Other |
0 |
| Total Calls: |
71 |
|
| Referred To: |
Number of Calls |
| ADES - CPS |
15 |
| ADES -Other |
3 |
| Attorney |
12 |
| Behavioral Health Services |
7 |
| CASA Program |
1 |
| Confidential Intermediary Program |
1 |
| Court -Domestic Relations |
0 |
| Court - Juvenile |
4 |
| Court - Other |
6 |
| Foster Care Review Board |
0 |
| Ombudsman's Office |
7 |
| Other Services |
10 |
| N/A |
5 |
| Total Calls: |
71 |
*Report includes calls received from 4/1/2013 through 4/30/2013