DCS; periodic review hearings

SB 1149 requires Arizona courts to hold periodic review hearings for children in dependency cases at least every six months. It mandates that courts notify specific parties - including foster parents, relatives, the child (if 12+), and the Department of Child Safety - of these hearings and ensures the department provides a detailed report 15 days in advance covering the child's placement, services, progress toward case goals, and dependency status. The bill also requires courts to assess parental compliance with court orders, explore relative placements, and set a permanency hearing within 12 months of removal. This law directly affects children in foster care, their families, foster parents, and child welfare agencies by standardizing review procedures to prioritize the child's safety and timely permanency planning.