Encircle Families
legislation
April 2, 2024
Encircle Families Position on SB1435: Public Entity Liability: Sexual Offenses
We stand in full support of Arizona Senate Bill 1435 aimed at holding public entities, including schools, accountable for negligence, particularly concerning the safety and…
August 29, 2023
AHCCCS Sends Proposal for Parents as Paid Caregiver Program on to CMS For Approval
Parent and family stories and testimonials were extremely effective in advocating for changes to the Parents as Paid Caregivers Program that AHCCCS proposed to send…
July 25, 2023
Encircle Families Position on AHCCCS 1115 Waiver Amendment Proposal: Parents as Paid Caregivers
In response to the COVID 19 Public Health Emergency in 2020, AHCCCS expanded Medicaid flexibilities in to allow for Parents to become paid caregivers and…
February 14, 2023
Using Your Voice to Advocate for Families
Even if you weren’t around when it first aired in 1976, you’re probably familiar with Schoolhouse Rock’s It’s Just a Bill. The helpful video explains…
February 9, 2023
Encircle Families Position on SB 1411- Guardianship for All DDD Members
Senate Bill 1411 (SB 1411) seeks to address an issue we hear from many families: The Guardianship and Conservatorship processes are complicated to the point…
January 30, 2023
ACDL and Encircle Families Position on HB2460
Encircle Families operates Arizona’s Parent Training and Information Center funded under Part D of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. On behalf of Arizona…