Vote — approved

Kate Brophy McGee	yes
Debbie Lesko	yes
Mark Stewart	yes
Thomas Galvin	yes
Steve Gallardo	yes

31.MOU BETWEEN CITIES OF AVONDALE, BUCKEYE, GOODYEAR, STATE OF ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF CHILD SAFETY, MARICOPA COUNTY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE, MARICOPA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE, HONORHEALTH AND PHOENIX CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL Approve an Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Cities of Avondale, Buckeye, Goodyear, State of Arizona Department of Child Safety (DCS), Maricopa County, HonorHealth and Phoenix Children’s Hospital for an on-site collaboration and the use of multi-disciplinary team approach for vi

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31. MOU BETWEEN CITIES OF AVONDALE, BUCKEYE, GOODYEAR, STATE OF ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF CHILD SAFETY, MARICOPA COUNTY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE, MARICOPA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE, HONORHEALTH AND PHOENIX CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL Approve an Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Cities of Avondale, Buckeye, Goodyear, State of Arizona Department of Child Safety (DCS), Maricopa County, HonorHealth and Phoenix Children’s Hospital for an on-site collaboration and the use of multi-disciplinary team approach for victims of abuse at the Southwest Family Advocacy Center. The multidisciplinary team approach is used for prevention, investigation, protection, medical assessment, and referral for prosecution and treatment of children who are victims of abuse. This MOU is effectively retroactive to November 1, 2025, and will remain in effect for a period of five years from the date of signature, unless terminated earlier in accordance with termination requirements outlined in the MOU. (C-50-26-080-X-00)

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