Arizona Department of Economic Security

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| headquarters = 1789 W. Jefferson St., Phoenix, Arizona 85007

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Established 1972

| website = https://des.az.gov/

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The Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES) is a government agency of the State of Arizona. DES works with families, community organizations, advocates and state and federal partners to realize our collective vision that every child, adult, and family in Arizona will be safe and economically secure.{{Cite web |title=Child Care |url=https://des.az.gov/services/child-and-family/child-care |access-date=2023-05-24 |website=des.az.gov}}

DES works to promote enhanced safety and well-being for Arizonans by focusing on three primary goals:

• Strengthening individuals and families;
• Increasing self-sufficiency; and,
• Developing the capacity of communities.