For amend and vote only, the Senate Appropriations Committee heard HB 1006 on the Department of Child Services (DCS) sponsored by Sen. Houchin. This bill: provides that an older youth who received foster care is eligible to receive collaborative care services until the individual becomes 21 years of age; provides that the caseload of a family case manager may not be more than: … [Read more...] about Department of Child Services
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Department of Child Services matters
For amend and vote only, the Senate Family and Children Committee heard HB 1198, sponsored by Sen. Grooms, on Department of Child Services (DCS) matters, which generally provides for implementation of requirements from the federal Families First Prevention and Services Act (FFPSA) by DCS. The legislation: defines “child” for purposes when termination of parental rights must be fil … [Read more...] about Department of Child Services matters
Department of Child Services
The Senate Family and Children Services Committee heard HB 1006, sponsored by Sen. Houchin, about changes to the Indiana Department of Child Services. This legislation, based on the Child Welfare Group (CWG) report: Creates a new third category of caseload for a family case manager for children in out of home care Provides an older youth who received foster care is eligible to … [Read more...] about Department of Child Services
Sex offenders and child care services
The House Committee on Family, Children & Human Affairs heard SB 258, sponsored by Rep. Manning, on sexually violent predators. The current law prohibits a sexually violent predator or an offender against children from working for compensation or as a volunteer on school property, at a youth program center, or at a public park. A violation is a Level 6 felony. The bill was … [Read more...] about Sex offenders and child care services
Notice & hearings on child relocation
For amend and vote only, the House Judiciary Committee heard SB 292 on notice and hearings on child relocation, sponsored by Rep. Sullivan. The bill does the following: changes certain procedures governing the relocation of a child in cases in which custody orders are issued following a determination of paternity and in cases heard under statutes governing custody and … [Read more...] about Notice & hearings on child relocation