The Arizona Department of Economic Security is administered by the state government of Arizona. The department is responsible for promoting the well-being and self-sufficiency of children, adults and families in the state. It provides family assistance and child protection and support enforcement services. The Arizona Department of Economic Security's division of developmental disabilities offers support to family members of disable individuals, as well as caregivers. The department also provides adoption and foster care services to teenagers, toddlers, infants and children with behavioral and medical needs. In addition, The Arizona Department of Economic Security offers child care, employment, abuse prevention, and nutritional and medical support services.