foster youth permanency project team

This bill creates a new pilot project team in Arizona to help foster youth achieve permanent placements before or after they turn eighteen. The team will consist of social workers, attorneys, guardians ad litem, and other experts who meet with children and their caregivers to identify barriers to permanency and develop solutions. By reviewing case files and holding ongoing meetings, the group aims to connect children with willing families or other suitable living arrangements while protecting their privacy. The department must also submit a report by July 2026 detailing the pilot's results and offering recommendations for future improvements.