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
termination of parental rights
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
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
Parental incarceration
The Senate Committee on Family and Children Services heard HB 1432 sponsored by Senator Young regarding parental incarceration. The bill provides that: a child in need of services (CHINS) case plan must include a description and discussion of the services and treatment available to an incarcerated parent at the facility at which the parent is incarcerated; and how the parent and … [Read more...] about Parental incarceration
Plan for the permanent placement of a child
S.E.A. 49, P.L. 42 Effective: July 1, 2017 Requires that a permanency plan is filed simultaneously with a petition for termination of a parent-child relationship. The full law is available at: https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2017/bills/senate/4 … [Read more...] about Plan for the permanent placement of a child