S.E.A. 1, P.L. 210 Effective: July 1, 2019 Amends Ind. Code § 31-9-2-76.5, the definition of long-term foster parent, providing if the foster parent provided foster care and supervision for at least twelve (12) of the most recent months, at least fifteen (15) of the most recent twenty-two (22) months, or if the child was under twelve (12) months of age, for at least six (6) … [Read more...] about Department of Child Services
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School materials for juvenile detainees
S.E.A. 29, P.L. 94 July 1, 2019 Adds a new section, Ind. Code § 20-26-5-38 to provide school materials must be provided to a child in a juvenile detention facility for more than seven (7) days or shelter care licensed for more than ten (10) children upon request of the facility or the child’s parent. Provides the facility does not have to provide the materials in certain ci … [Read more...] about School materials for juvenile detainees
Child fatality reports
S.E.A. 170, P.L. 98 Effective July 1, 2019 Amends Ind. Code § 31-25-2-24 to provide child fatality reports must be prepared before December 31 each year and as part of the summary, must include whether the child died while in foster care or was returned to the natural parent after placement in foster care. [Note: Report of statewide child fatality review committee from the State B … [Read more...] about Child fatality reports
Homeless children and youth
S.E.A. 464, P.L. 155 Effective July 1, 2019 Amends Ind. Code § 9-24-3-1 to permit certain representatives of a homeless youth to access, on behalf of the youth, the youth's birth certificate, photo identification, and driver's license without charge or consent of a parent, guardian, or custodian; Provides for fee waivers for these documents with the proper fee and consent … [Read more...] about Homeless children and youth
Voluntary preventative programs for juveniles
A.E.A. 596, P.L. 41 Effective: July 1, 2019 Provides that the Indiana supreme court may establish a two-year pilot program to assist juvenile court judges in five Indiana counties in providing voluntary preventative programs for at-risk children. Requires nonjudicial state agencies to assist the Indiana supreme court in the implementation of the pilot program. Requires the supreme … [Read more...] about Voluntary preventative programs for juveniles