Phoenix, AZ, October 29, 2026 —

Arizona’s Department of Child Safety searches for foster children who have gone missing, with investigator Amanda Shirota among those involved in the work. The operations described include coordination with law enforcement and efforts focused on vulnerable young people, primarily teenagers, in Phoenix and other locations across the state.

The available information describes the work as challenging and urgent. It does not provide specific details about how individual searches are conducted, how often children go missing, or how long searches typically last. It also does not identify the law enforcement agencies involved or explain the specific challenges investigators encounter.

Shirota’s work is presented as part of the department’s broader effort to locate children in state care. The summary identifies her by name and role as an investigator, but does not include her statements, professional background, or details about particular cases. No specific search outcomes are provided.

The focus on teenagers and on searches in Phoenix and other Arizona locations gives the account a statewide scope, while underscoring the department’s stated concern for children who are wards of the state. The information provided does not include the number of children being sought, the dates covered, or details about the department’s procedures and partnerships.

As a result, the account offers an overview of the work and its urgency, rather than a case-by-case report. Further specifics about search activity, outcomes, and the resources involved were not provided.


Story summarized from the original created by Micaela Marshall on www.azfamily.com, see more information here.

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