Under what circumstances can a child be removed from a home by Arizona’s Child Protective Services?

A child can be removed from a home by Arizona's Child Protective Services (CPS) when there is evidence of abuse, neglect, or if the home is deemed unsafe. This is aligned with the primary objective of CPS, which is to ensure the safety and well-being of children. Situations such as physical harm, emotional abuse, inadequate supervision, or unsafe living conditions can directly justify intervention by CPS.

The other situations listed do not meet the threshold for removal. For example, while a parent being incarcerated may raise concerns about a child's welfare, it is not a definitive reason for CPS intervention unless it is coupled with other factors that suggest the child’s safety is at risk. A child's performance in school, while it may indicate issues, does not automatically warrant removal from the home unless there are other related concerns regarding abuse or neglect. Additionally, a parent voluntarily giving up custody does not inherently justify the need for CPS involvement unless there are safety issues that need to be addressed. Thus, the correct reasoning for CPS intervention is based on clear evidence of conditions that threaten a child's safety or stability.