what is the legal age in Arizona to be left home alone.?

Answer 1

There isn't a legal age for being left at home alone. The laws regard child endangerment, so partly, it depends on the maturity of a child.

For example, a mature 12 year old could be left at home for a hour or two, but an 18- year old who has mental difficulties, left alone for even 30 minutes might constitute endangerment.

It also depends upon which state you happen to be in, and how rigorous Child Protective Services tends to be. These people work with guidelines, rather than laws.

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Answer 3

there isn't one. here's what the dps web page says on the issue:
What are the guidelines for the age that a child can be left home alone while we are at work
Arizona's statutes (laws) do not designate an age when a child can be left alone. A parent is responsible for the decisions they make about their children being left alone.

The law does require however, that the Arizona Department of Economic Security Child Protective Services (CPS) investigate reports of neglect which include failure to provide supervision that places a child at substantial risk of harm. Leaving children alone is included in the category of supervision.

CPS has identified situations (that could cause a substantiated risk of harm to children who are alone) that are taken as reports for investigation. For example: - Children under the age of six; - A child of any age who cannot care for his or herself due to a physical, emotional or mental inability; - Children six to nine years of age, for three hours or longer; or it is unknown when the parent will return.

CPS understands there are times when school age children may have to be alone for a while. A call about these (latch key) children doesn't automatically mean a CPS report will be taken, however, anyone can call CPS when they know or believe children are alone.

When calls come into CPS, specific questions are asked to help determine if there is a problem for the child. These may include: Does the child know how to reach the parent? Does the child know how to get emergency help? Is there a neighbor to go to? Is someone checking in on the child?

Sometimes police are called to the home. Before removing children, often police will try to make contact with the parent or other responsible person to come and supervise the children. The police are required to make these reports to CPS. This could result in a CPS Specialist contacting the children and parent about the report and making an assessment of any needed services.

Parent's must use good judgment about their children's capabilities, as they are ultimately responsible.

We hope this helps in providing an answer to your question. If you need additional information or wish to speak to someone from CPS, call the CPS Hotline at 1-888-767-2445.

Answer 4

Google search: child home alone arizona

http://ag.arizona.edu/pubs/family/az9515/english.html

"As a parent you decide if your child is old enough to be left alone." (Followed by a bunch of reasons not to leave your children alone. . . .) There also is a handy list of things you should be sure your child knows before you leave (him) home alone: e.g., how to call 911, how to make a snack, how to contact the Poison Control Center (never know what's in those snacks), etc. :-)

http://www.azcentral.com/offbeat/articles/1101childabuse-charges01-ON.html

Do not leave your toddlers (aged 2 and 3) duct-taped together and leave them home alone. You knew that, right? :-(

Answer 5

the legal age anywhere is 13. If your younger than 13 your parents can get in trouble for leaving you home alone.

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Answer 7

I dont think there is a law on that issue. It is up to the parents to decide what age the child is able to handle himself at home alone.

Answer 8

most states it is like 13 or 14