Arizona Revised Statutes Title 36. Public Health and Safety § 36-596.53. Payor of last resort

A. The division and all districts and local agencies that operate family support programs or administer programs authorized under the social security act shall assist families in obtaining and ensuring families use all available sources of monies before using family support subsidies or family support voucher monies.

B. The division may use monies appropriated to the division for family support services if this is necessary to prevent a delay in the timely provision of services to an eligible person or the person's family. The division shall seek whenever possible to obtain reimbursement for monies expended for this purpose from the agency or entity that has the ultimate responsibility for payment.

C. The division may apply for and receive federal grants, matching monies and private grants to help fund family support services.