Arizona Revised Statutes Title 8. Child Safety § 8-514.02. Placement of child

A. The department may place a child with a parent, a relative or a person who has a significant relationship with a child.

B. During an emergency situation when a child must be placed, the department shall not place a child with a relative or a person who has a significant relationship with the child unless each adult member of the relative's or person's household consents to both of the following:

C. Except for a placement pursuant to § 8-861, before a child who has been in out-of-home care is placed with a parent, the department shall conduct a background check pursuant to § 41-1750 of all adult household members and all adults who have been identified as having caregiving responsibilities of the child in the home. The results of this background check shall be considered when making a safety assessment of the placement.

D. The department shall immediately remove a child from a home if any adult household member fails to provide fingerprints as provided in subsection B of this section. If placement of the child in the home was ordered by the court, the department shall immediately request a change of physical custody from the court.

E. Unless approved in writing by the department, the parent or relative shall not allow the child to:

F. If a child is placed with a parent or relative pursuant to this section, the department shall inform the parent or relative about available financial and nonfinancial services and eligibility requirements and shall assist the parent or relative to complete the necessary applications.