AZ HB2224

Establishes 14 rights for foster parents in Arizona, including being treated with dignity and respect, and being included as a valued member of the service team for foster children.

Guarantees foster parents access to information about children in their care that impacts the household, support services, training, and 24/7 access to agency personnel.

Protects foster parent confidentiality regarding placement information when necessary and confidentiality of issues arising in the foster home.

Grants foster parents the right to contribute to permanency planning for children, receive performance evaluations, respite care, and protection against discrimination based on religion, race, color, creed, sex, national origin, age, or physical handicap.

Specifies that the section does not establish any legally enforceable right or cause of action for any person.