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UPDATE: As part of its increased fraud detection efforts, DES closed accounts with suspicious account information and activity located out of state. The majority of claims identified are believed to be fraudulent. Whenever additional fraud detection and prevention measures are put into place, there will be a small portion of individuals eligible for benefits who may be impacted by these measures. These individuals will still be able to access benefits. Impacted cardholders who believe they are eligible for benefits should contact DES directly at [email protected]. Once a case is validated as not being fraudulent, a new card will be issued to the claimant and the funds will be reloaded.

DES Services Related to COVID-19

Child Care

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Announcements

Child Care COVID-19 Guidance FAQs

As child care providers and caregivers of Arizona’s children, you are critical to keeping yourselves, children, and Arizona safe and healthy. While information and data regarding COVID-19 changes daily, The Arizona Department of Health Services (“DHS”) and the Arizona Department of Economic Security (“DES”) are providing some key answers and resources to frequently asked questions.

CCA is Expanding its Virtual Services

Arizona Enrichment Centers

Arizona is committed to making sure parents have access to the resources they need as we work to get our state through the COVID-19 outbreak. Following the announcement by Governor Ducey and Superintendent Hoffman, Arizona Enrichment Centers were established to offer child care for the children of first responders, critical healthcare workers, and essential public sector workers, including child safety workers. It is essential that child care is available so that first responders and emergency teams can continue to go to work and serve the community during the state of emergency. Learn more by visiting https://arizonaenrichmentcenters.az.gov

Virtual Workforce Services Available

Access DES programs from home. View how to contact and get the services you need

Notice of Changes to Child Care Provider Background Checks Effective August 25, 2020

View new changes to Child Care Provider Background Checks

Child Care Assistance

Publications and documents for Child Care Assistance Applicants

Apply for Child Care Assistance

Child Care Providers

Publications and documents for Child Care Providers

Become an Arizona Enrichment Center

Become a Certified DES Child Care Provider

Become a Licensed Center or Group Home

Finding Quality Child Care

Learn how the DES Child Care Administration helps parents find quality child care.

Finding quality child care you can trust can be challenging. DES can help by connecting you to state-contracted providers and reliable resources to make your decision easier.

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Pursuant to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other nondiscrimination laws and authorities, ADES does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. Persons that require a reasonable modification based on language or disability should submit a request as early as possible to ensure the State has an opportunity to address the modification. The process for requesting a reasonable modification can be found at Equal Opportunity and Reasonable Modification.

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