H.E.A. 1075, P.L. 103 Effective: July 1, 2019 Changes, from July 1 to September 1, the date by which the commission on improving the status of children in Indiana (commission) must submit its annual report. Requires the commission to study the topic of the department of child services employing a human trafficking coordinator. Removes an expired provision. Read the bill at: … [Read more...] about Children's Commission report and DCS human trafficking coordinator
Juvenile
Department of Child Services matters
H.E.A. 1198, P.L. 243 Effective: July 1, 2019 Defines "child", for purposes of provisions regarding the filing of a petition to terminate a parent-child relationship involving a delinquent child or a child in need of services, as an individual who is: (1) less than 18 years of age; and (2) a delinquent child or a child in need of services. Provides that a criminal history check … [Read more...] about Department of Child Services matters
Parental incarceration
H.E.A. 1432, P.L. 258 Effective: July 1, 2019 Provides that a child in need of services (CHINS) case plan must include a description and discussion of: (1) the services and treatment available to an incarcerated parent at the facility at which the parent is incarcerated; and (2) how the parent and child may be afforded visitation opportunities, unless visitation with the parent is … [Read more...] about Parental incarceration
Kinship care navigator report
H.E.A. 1500, P.L. 106 Effective July 1, 2019 Adds new sections, Ind. Code § 31-9-2-72.7 to provide DCS is to assist kinship caregivers in learning about, finding, and use of programs to meet the need of kinship caregivers and children and adds Ind. Code § 31-25-2-25 to require DCS to submit a report on this program by December 31 each year to the Indiana General Assembly. Read the b … [Read more...] about Kinship care navigator report
Department of Child Services
The House Family, Children and Human Affairs Committee heard SB 1 on the Department of Child Services (DCS), sponsored by Rep. Mahan. The bill makes various changes: Indicates a court shall determine that consent to adoption is not required from the parent if the parent is convicted of certain crimes, which would also include crimes in another state that are substantially similar t … [Read more...] about Department of Child Services