News Releases

Date	News
November 13, 2024	Disaster Unemployment Assistance Approved for San Carlos Apache (SCA) Tribe
November 12, 2024	DES, Arizona State University Launch New Early Intervention Specialization
August 16, 2024	DES and ARIZONA@WORK Celebrate the Anniversary of the Fitzgerald Act

Date	News
July 25, 2023	DES Energy and Water Assistance Programs are Available for Individuals and Families in Need
June 26, 2023	SpeakUpAZ.org - It's Our Responsibility
June 19, 2023	Arizona Department of Economic Security Receives Approval to Replace Stolen EBT Benefits for SNAP and TANF Cash Assistance Participants
May 22, 2023	DES Partners with Head Start to Connect SNAP CAN Participants with Child Care
March 24, 2023	DES Announces Additional Support, Increasing Access to Child Care for Families
March 13, 2023	Notification of Data Breach - Division of Developmental Disabilities Members May be Affected by Unauthorized Access to Protected Health Information

Date	News
November 29, 2022	Investing in Arizona's Future: Ensuring Support for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities
October 24, 2022	Investing in Arizona's Future: DES Continues to Strengthen the Child Care Network, Supporting Providers, Families and the Next Generation of Arizona's Children
September 26, 2022	Investing in Arizona's Future: Second Chance Centers Continue to Transform Thousands of Lives
August 29, 2022	DES Announces Grow With Google Partnership
July 1, 2022	DES Announces New Simplified Process for Older Adults Applying for Nutrition Assistance
May 6, 2022	Investing in Arizona’s Workforce Child Care Provider Appreciation Day

Date	News
November 4, 2021	DES Announces the Low Income Household Water Assistance Program to Provide Financial Relief for Arizona Families
October 15, 2021	DES Partners with Utility Providers to Distribute $36 Million for Households in Need
September 2, 2021	DES Announces $2.5 Million for Area Agencies on Aging
August 9, 2021	DES to Transition to New Electronic Payment Card Provider for Unemployment Insurance and Child Support Payments
July 20, 2021	Eligible Previously Unemployed Arizonans May Now Apply for up to $2,000 Return-to-Work Bonus
June 16, 2021	Additional Utility Assistance Now Available Statewide
April 8, 2021	Arizona Provides Direct Vaccination Assistance to Individuals with Developmental Disabilities
April 7, 2021	DES Partners with Maricopa County to Provide Housing Resources for Individuals Served by the Human Services Campus
March 15, 2021	Arizona to Provide 765,000 Children with $636 Million in Pandemic EBT Benefits
March 3, 2021	State Announces Additional $8.2 Million to Further Serve Arizonans Facing Homelessness
February 9, 2021	DES Announces Emergency Rental Assistance Program to Provide Financial Assistance and Housing Stability
January 5, 2021	Arizona One Of The First States to Begin Issuing New $300 COVID-19 Relief Unemployment Funds

Date	News
December 18, 2020	DES Announces Child Care Scholarship Program for Essential Workers
November 19, 2020	DES Expands ID.me Identity Verification for Pandemic Unemployment Assistance Claimants
November 2, 2020	DES to Begin Administering Child Support Services in Gila County
October 12, 2020	DES Partners with ID.me to Further Prevent Unemployment Fraud through Advanced Identity Verification System
October 2, 2020	DES Issues Fraud Alert to Arizona Consumers, Announces Law Enforcement Task Force to Combat Criminal Activity
September 17, 2020	$18 Million in CARES Act Funding Awarded to Over 1,800 Licensed Child Care Providers
September 11, 2020	Arizona Distributes Nearly $800 Million in Lost Wages Assistance
August 26, 2020	More Than $10 Billion In Unemployment Benefits Issued During Pandemic
August 17, 2020	DES Announces Launch of Lost Wages Assistance Program for Unemployed Arizonans
August 13, 2020	DES Announces Child Care Grant Program for Licensed Providers During COVID-19 Pandemic
August 11, 2020	DES Announces Funding Available to Reimburse Family Caregivers for Equipment Used to Help Loved Ones Live More Independently
July 17, 2020	DES Announces Launch of Extended Benefits
July 9, 2020	DES Announces Over $5.7 Billion In Unemployment Insurance and Pandemic Unemployment Assistance
June 29, 2020	DES Announces Strengthened Fraud Detection and Prevention Measures as Fraudulent Unemployment Insurance Benefit Assistance Activity Increases Nationwide
June 9, 2020	DES Announces Availability of Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation
May 28, 2020	DES Announces $24.6M in Additional CARES Act Funding to Assist Low-Income Individuals Impacted by COVID-19
May 18, 2020	DES Announces $519M In Unemployment Insurance and Pandemic Unemployment Assistance Payments
May 15, 2020	Arizona To Provide $116.4 Million In Pandemic School Meal Replacement Benefits To Children
May 11, 2020	DES Launches Pandemic Unemployment Assistance
May 4, 2020	DES Announces Expansion of Shared Work Program to Support Employers, Employees
April 24, 2020	DES Announces Pandemic Unemployment Assistance System to Launch May 12
April 20, 2020	DES Distributes $225M to Arizona Unemployment Insurance Beneficiaries
April 15, 2020	DES Distributes Record High to Arizona Unemployment Insurance Beneficiaries
April 7, 2020	DES Announces Extension of Virtual Office Services Model
March 23, 2020	DES Offers Support to Child Care Providers During COVID-19 Pandemic

Date	Title
09/12/2019	Arizona Adult Protective Services Receives Administration for Community Living Grant
09/05/2019	DES D-backs to Raise Funds for Down Syndrome Awareness Month
03/14/2019	DES, D-backs to Raise Funds for Autism Awareness Month
03/07/2019	Arizona Second Chance Inmate Reentry Program Given National Recognition
03/05/2019	DES, APS Announce Partnership for Discount Energy Program
01/14/2019	Arizona Prepares for Early Issuance of February SNAP Benefits

Date	Title
07/25/2018	ARIZONA@WORK Opens Reentry Employment Center at NATIVE HEALTH
06/27/2018	DES Makes Paying Child Support More Convenient
03/05/2018	DES Announces Opportunity for Individuals with Disabilities to Achieve a Better Life Experience
02/20/2018	DES Announces Increased Investment in Quality Child Care for Arizona Families

Date	Title
12/29/2017	Arizona Department of Economic Security Strengthens Adult Protective Services Policies
10/02/2017	October Is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
09/28/2017	DES to Expand Respite Program for Caregivers
08/03/2017	DES Celebrates Families During Child Support Awareness Month
06/29/2017	Arizona Industries for the Blind Achieves Nonprofit Status
06/07/2017	New Laws to Aid in the Collection of Child Support Payments
04/25/2017	DES Introduces New, Toll-Free Number for the Division of Developmental Disabilities
04/24/2017	DES to Administer Child Support Services on Behalf of Navajo County
03/24/2017	Arizona Affected by America’s Job Link Alliance Security Incident
03/13/2017	Arizona Governors Council and DES Host Public Art Show In Recognition of Brain Injury Awareness Month
02/13/2017	Common Grounds Café to Host Grand Opening in Arizona State Capitol Museum
02/08/2017	DES to Participate in Maricopa County StandDown

Date	Title
11/14/2016	DES Unemployment Insurance Fraud Investigations Net Big Results
11/14/2016	DES Recognizes Arizona Apprenticeship Week
11/01/2016	Walking to End Alzheimer’s - November is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month
10/19/2016	Child Support Division Holds Statewide Phone-A-Thon
10/07/2016	Arizona Child Support Division One of Six Chosen for Grant to Improve Parental Participation
10/05/2016	Arizona Disabilities Programs Ranked Best Performing in the Country
10/03/2016	Promoting Domestic Violence Awareness With Color
09/21/2016	Undercover Operation Leads to Food Stamp Fraud Bust in Excess of $600k
09/16/2016	Arizona Recognizes Support Professionals who Care for Individuals with Disabilities
09/02/2016	Arizona Food Banks Benefit From Federal Government Food Distribution
08/19/2016	DES Takes its TRIAD of Values to New Heights
08/19/2016	Arizona Opportunities Industrialization Center Celebrates Completion of the 1st "GAP" Youth Project
08/18/2016	DES to Participate in Maricopa County Superior Court Child Support Arrest Workshop
08/12/2016	DES Office of Inspector General Announces Arrest for Unemployment Insurance Fraud
08/11/2016	DES Works With Community Partners to Assist the Homeless with Temporary Shelter
08/10/2016	Arizona Agencies Partner to Assist Incarcerated Parents with Child Support Obligations
08/08/2016	ARIZONA@WORK Hiring Event For Veterans And Companies Seeking To Employ Them
08/05/2016	DES Child Care Administration Releases 4385 Children from Wait List
08/04/2016	DES Child Support Division Participates in Graham County Back-to-School Resource Fair
07/30/2016	DES Child Support Services Hosts 4th Annual Family Connection Fun Day at Salvation Army Kroc Center
07/28/2016	DES Announces Relocation of Multi-Service Center
07/28/2016	Judge Upholds $2.1 Million in Restitution for SNAP Fraud
07/28/2016	DES Director Timothy Jeffries Contributor in Heritage Foundation 2016 Index of Culture and Opportunity
07/27/2016	DES Office of Inspector General Arrests Employee for Fraud
07/27/2016	School Lunch and Breakfast Programs Help Kids Succeed
07/26/2016	Arizona Opportunities Industrialization Center Encourages At-Risk Students to "Think Big"
07/15/2016	DES Office of Inspector General Unemployment Insurance Fraud Investigations Net Big Results
07/14/2016	DES Child Support Services Division Conducting Statewide Phone-A-Thon
07/11/2016	DES Office of Inspector General Announces Arrest for Unemployment Insurance Fraud
06/28/2016	DES Launches First-time Partnership with Federally Qualified Health Center
06/23/2016	DES Office of Inspector General Announces Conviction for Food Stamp AHCCCS and Social Security Fraud
06/22/2016	DES Office of Inspector General Investigation Leads to Arizona State Grand Jury Indictment of State Representative
06/22/2016	DES Continues to Advocate for Families Affected by TANF Lifetime Benefit Limit
06/14/2016	DES Recognizes World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
06/10/2016	Peoria Resident Sentenced for Food Stamp Fraud
06/07/2016	More Jobs Mean More Business for ARIZONA@WORK
06/06/2016	DES Adult Protective Services Financial Exploitation Unit Helps Bring Thief to Justice
06/03/2016	DES Security Initiative: Department Implements Early Alert System to Ensure Workplace Safety
05/24/2016	DES Office of Inspector General Obtains Indictment for Food Stamp and Medical Benefits Fraud
05/23/2016	DES Announces Privatization of Arizona Industries for the Blind
05/19/2016	Focus on Job Training, Work Experience and Employment Key to Helping Families Affected by TANF Reduction in Lifetime Benefits
05/18/2016	100 Club Funds Safety Equipment for Office of Inspector General Sworn Officers
05/17/2016	DES Office of Inspector General Investigation Leads to Indictment of Cordes Lake
05/13/2016	DES Colleague Completes Tucson’s 2016 Hispanic Leadership Institute
05/09/2016	DES Colleague Receives Saguaro Award
05/02/2016	DES Announces New Tribal Nations Instructor Liaison
04/29/2016	DES Colleague Receives Glendale Empower Award
04/28/2016	DES Office of Inspector General Obtains Indictment for Benefits Fraud
04/28/2016	DES Announces Successful Relocation of Data Center
04/14/2016	Director Timothy Jeffries to Receive Duke University Fuqua School of Business Leader of Consequence Award
04/13/2016	DES Office of Inspector General Arrests Clients for Benefit Fraud Operation Desert Spring
04/12/2016	DES Office of Inspector General Arrests Employee for Physical Assault
03/30/2016	DES Office of Inspector General, Arizona Attorney General, AHCCCS, U.S. DEA Secure Indictment in Southeastern Arizona
03/29/2016	DES online services temporarily unavailable Saturday, April 2
03/16/2016	Online application for nutrition, cash assistance and medical eligibility temporarily unavailable thru weekend
03/04/2016	DES Office of Inspector general, Arizona Attorney General and U.S. DEA Bust Fraud Ring in Southeastern Arizona
03/03/2016	Arizona Selected to Participate in First-of-its-kind Employment and Training Project
03/03/2016	DES Names Charles Loftus Director of Security
03/02/2016	DES Names Gerald Richard Deputy Assistant Director for the Division of Child Support Services
03/01/2016	DES Office of Inspector General Arrests DES Employee for Benefits Fraud
02/27/2016	Department takes action in follow-up to horrific case of elderly neglect in Mesa
02/26/2016	Food Stamp Program in Colorado City will not be suspended following this week’s
02/23/2016	Multi-Agency Investigation Leads to Indictments for Food Stamp Fraud in Colorado City, Arizona
02/16/2016	ARIZONA@WORK - DES Announces Rebrand of Arizona Workforce Development
01/26/2016	DES Office of Inspector General Arrest Employee for Financial Exploitation of Vulnerable Adult
01/21/2016	DES Makes Moves to Build Stronger Leadership Team
01/21/2016	DES Office of Inspector General Investigation Leads to Food Stamp Fraud Conviction
01/21/2016	DES Announces Innovative New Initiatives for 2016

Date	Title
12/29/2015	Kingman DES Office Shows Spirit of Christmas (300 KB PDF)
12/24/2015	DES Announces Opening of Flagstaff Multi-Service Center (320 KB PDF)
12/16/2015	DES Office of Inspector General Investigation Leads to Food Stamp Fraud Conviction (250 KB PDF)
12/03/2015	DES Celebrates International Day of Persons with Disabilities (305 KB PDF)
11/19/2015	DES OIG Investigation Leads to Successful Multi-Agency Bust (245 KB PDF)
11/19/2015	DES Office of the Inspector General Arrests DES Employee for Benefits Fraud (225 KB PDF)
11/19/2015	DES Director serves as panelist for Heritage Foundation 2015 Antipoverty Forum (391 KB PDF)
11/13/2015	DES Announces Bureau Chief of Adult Protective Services (320 KB PDF)
11/10/2015	DES Office of the Inspector General Arrests DES Employee for Benefits Fraud (315 KB PDF)
11/10/2015	Extended Office Hours Benefit DES Clients Statewide (407 KB PDF)
11/05/2015	DES Announces Key Addition to Executive Leadership Team (316 KB PDF)
11/04/2015	DES Announces Support for Caregivers During Arizona Family Caregiver Month (375 KB PDF)
11/04/2015	DES benefits through EBT cards temporarily unavailable on November 7, 2015 (293 KB PDF)
11/03/2015	DES helping clients with disabilities learn the skills to succeed in business (315 KB PDF)
11/02/2015	DES Announces Significant Expansion of Community Outreach Efforts (311 KB PDF)
11/02/2015	DES Creates Lean Transformation Office (321 KB PDF)
10/29/2015	DES Supports National Disability Employment Awareness Month (308 KB PDF)
10/22/2015	Governor Doug Ducey and Director Tim Jeffries Lead First-Ever Joint Town Hall (311 KB PDF)
10/20/2015	DES Names Leah Landrum Taylor Deputy Assistant Director, Division of Child Support Services (325 KB PDF)
10/15/2015	Clients Share Stories of Success for Down Syndrome Awareness Month (394 KB PDF)
10/15/2015	DES Announces Another Kindness Initiative (394 KB PDF)
10/15/2015	DES Announces Assistance with 2016 Medicare Open Enrollment (302 KB PDF)
10/01/2015	Arizona DES Helps Client "Pay It Forward"
09/25/2015	DES Job Fairs Bring Employers and Job Seekers Together
09/18/2015	Adult Protective Services helps keep vulnerable Arizonans from harm
09/14/2015	DES and Community Partners Help Arizonans Find Work
09/10/2015	DES Maximizes Management Efficiencies by Supporting Veteran Colleagues in Leadership and Career Advancement
09/09/2015	Three courageous DES colleagues share their personal stories to better connect with clients
09/08/2015	DES Office of the Inspector General Partners with Pima County Sheriff’s Office, DEA and AHCCCS on Fraud Arrests
09/04/2015	History of Community Service Recognized for DES Colleague
09/03/2015	Mayor of Guadalupe Sentenced for Food Stamp Fraud
09/01/2015	DES Office of the Inspector General Executes Search Warrants on Phoenix Business for SNAP Fraud
08/28/2015	DES Job Fairs Bring Employers and Job Seekers Together
08/26/2015	DES Office of the Inspector General Arrests DES Employee for Benefits Fraud
08/26/2015	DES Names Nereyda Lopez Assistant Director of Community Outreach
08/14/2015	Arizona DES Remembers National Navajo Code Talkers Day
07/31/2015	DES Celebrates Child Support Awareness Month
07/31/2015	DES Celebrates National Farmers Market Week, August 2-8
07/28/2015	Free or Reduced-Price Meals Help Students Exceed in School
07/20/2015	Arizona DES recognized as “Best Performing” for Medicaid services for individuals with developmental disabilities
07/17/2015	DES Opens New Self-Service Center in Mesa
06/17/2015	DES Hires New Adult Protective Services Caseworkers to Protect Against Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation
06/16/2015	DES Partners with Hilton Hotels to Support Veterans
06/03/2015	Food Stamp Fraud Investigation Leads to Arrest of Valley Business Owners
05/13/2015	DES Announces Repayment of Unemployment Trust Fund Borrowing to U.S. Department of Labor
04/20/2015	DES Names Vicki Mayo Deputy Assistant Director of Employment and Rehabilitation Services

Date	Title
07/22/2014	DES Fraud Detection Initiative Recoups $2.1 Million in Fines, Fees and Restitution
07/16/2014	Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to benefit Arizona Business Community, Workforce Development Activities
07/11/2014	DES releases 4,000 children from Child Care Priority Waiting List
06/12/2014	Recognizing World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
04/22/2014	Arizona recognized for third year in a row as Best Performing for Medicaid services for individuals with developmental disabilities
03/26/2014	Glendale Retailer Suspected in Massive $2.3 Million Food Stamp Fraud Bust

Date	Title
11/01/2013	Foster Care Tool Kit now available for Arizona Foster Families
09/16/2013	DES to Offer $200 million in Short Term Notes to Repay Federal Unemployment Borrowing
09/12/2013	Director Clarence Carter Hosts Community Forums on DES Demonstration Project
08/16/2013	DES introduces the new Arizona Electronic Pay Card
08/08/2013	DES Calls for Cooperative Effort from Community, Child Welfare Advocates to Prevent Child Abuse and Neglect
07/31/2013	Director Clarence Carter testifies before U.S. Congressional Committee
07/29/2013	DES Celebrates Child Support Awareness Month, focus on service to the community
07/18/2013	DES recoups more than $21 million in fraudulently claimed Unemployment Benefits
07/17/2013	Recognize and prevent heat-related illnesses for Arizona’s vulnerable population
07/01/2013	New DES tool connects job seekers with employers in Arizona
06/27/2013	Pinal County transitions Child Support Services to DES
06/12/2013	Arizona Department of Economic Security Recognizes 'World Elder Abuse Awareness Day'
05/31/2013	Sequestration leads to Unemployment Insurance reductions in Arizona
05/23/2013	Arizona Department of Economic Security seeks federal support for new safety net initiative
05/10/2013	DES announces new Initiative to reinvent Arizona’s safety net
05/07/2013	Arizona again recognized as “Best Performing” for its Medicaid service to the disabled
04/30/2013	DES recognizes May as Foster Care Awareness Month
04/12/2013	Sponsors needed for statewide event to thank, support foster families
04/10/2013	Director Clarence H. Carter Announces National Group of Academicians to Advise on Reform of Arizona Safety Net
04/01/2013	April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month
03/27/2013	Undercover Food Stamp Fraud Operation Leads to Investigation at Phoenix Store
03/18/2013	DES invites job seekers to attend Annual Career Expo on March 20
02/13/2013	DES Hires New Tribal Relations Liaison
01/24/2013	Department of Economic Security announces staff reductions, program changes for Unemployment Insurance Program
01/24/2013	Report highlights improvements in CPS staff recruitment and retention, hotline management and foster home recruitment
01/04/2013	Department Completes Programming Changes Ahead of Schedule to Avoid Potential Payment Delays for EUC Recipients
01/03/2013	Notification to Persons Receiving Emergency Unemployment Compensation
12/21/2012	Possible Termination of Program as of December 29, 2012
11/15/2012	Fraudulent Email Circulating in Multiple States
11/02/2012	DES Celebrates National Adoption Awareness Month
10/31/2012	DES Honors Arizona Veterans with Statewide Job Fair
10/15/2012	DES Sponsors Job Fairs to Support Workers with Disabilities
10/02/2012	DES Offers Multiple Services to Victims of Domestic Violence
09/28/2012	DES Launches The Children’s Heart Gallery at a Phoenix Event
09/24/2012	DES hires Office of Child Welfare Investigations Chief to oversee new Investigative Unit
09/20/2012	CPS Caseworker Staffing at Capacity
09/12/2012	DES hosts Mesa City Councilmembers at new Multi-Service Center in downtown Mesa
09/04/2012	Healthy Aging Month highlights community support and services for Arizona’s seniors
08/01/2012	DES Launches Statewide Educational Campaign Focusing on Child Support Awareness Month
07/19/2012	DES the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program and the Community Services Block Grant program
06/29/2012	DES helps unemployed veterans, potential employers apply for new benefits program
06/15/2012	DES Adult Protective Services Recognizes Importance of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day as Reports of Adult Abuse Rise
06/13/2012	DES Announces Federal Changes to Emergency Unemployment Program
06/07/2012	DCSE Father's Day Press Release
05/25/2012	Arizona recognized as “Best Performing” state for how its Medicaid program serves disabled citizens
05/10/2012	MEDIA ADVISORY: DES, Division of Aging and Adult Services & Glencroft Retirement Community Celebrate Arizona Elder Law Day
04/30/2012	DES recognizes May as Foster Care Awareness Month; Calls on community to help fill growing need for more foster homes
04/20/2012	DES Employment Service Program Poised to Match Employers to Employees as Arizona’s Economy Improves
04/17/2012	Arizona receives A+ grade for public disclosure of information related to child abuse or neglect cases
04/02/2012	DES Announces Coordinated Child Abuse Prevention Campaign
03/21/2012	Arizona Department of Economic Security Releases Semi-Annual Child Welfare Report
02/28/2012	Child Support Enforcement Encourages Parental Involvement Take the leap Seize the Day English(92 KB PDF) English Take the leap Seize the Day Spanish(90 KB PDF) Spanish
02/22/2012	DES Announces New Job Website
10/07/2011	CPS Reform Press Release / Arizona Child Safety Review and Action Plan
09/01/2011	Statement by DES Director Clarence H. Carter
07/14/2011	Multi-agency Operation Uncovers Food Stamp Fraud
07/12/2011	DES Schedules Public Hearing for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program and Community Services Block Grant
07/01/2011	DES institutes reforms to reduce Nutrition Assistance payment errors
06/29/2010	Monthly child-support payment fee rises to $5 a month from $2.25
06/10/2010	DES Cancels Public Hearing For Energy Assistance and Community Services Block Grant
05/26/2010	DES Schedules Public Hearing For Energy Assistance and Community Services Block Grant
05/04/2010	Foster Care Families to Hold Celebration at Phoenix Zoo
04/29/2010	Statement from Governor Jan Brewer on Project H3: Home, Health, Hope
04/29/2010	Project H3 Seeks to Save Valley’s Homeless
04/28/2010	United Cerebral Palsy ranks Arizona 1st helping people with disabilities
04/22/2010	Three Top Administrators Address Child Hunger in Arizona
04/21/2010	Project H3 Seeks to Save Valley’s Homeless
03/30/2010	DES offers free Career Expo for Job Seekers

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