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IN Code § 31-27-3-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 27. Child Services: Regulation of Residential Child Care|Chapter 3. Regulation of Child Caring Institutions|31-27-3-2. Conditions for Issuance of License

Sec. 2. (a) A license may be issued only if the child caring institution is in substantial compliance with food, health, safety, and sanitation standards under rules adopted by the department under IC 31-27-2-4 or in accordance with a variance or waiver approved by the department under IC 31-27-2-8.(b) A license may be issued only if the child caring institution is in compliance with the fire and life safety rules as determined by the state fire marshal under rules adopted by the department under IC 31-27-2-4 or in accordance with a variance or waiver approved by the department under IC 31-27-2-8.(c) The department may issue a waiver or variance regarding a determination by the state fire marshal under subsection (b).(d) Except as provided in subsection (e), the department may not issue a license under this chapter unless the child caring institution is staffed by, when children are being cared for, at least one (1) child care provider who is annually certified in a program on pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation and pediatric airway obstruction under the American Heart Association's Basic Life Support Course D or any other comparable course approved by the department.(e) The requirement under subsection (d) does not apply to a child caring institution that only serves children who are at least thirteen (13) years of age and less than twenty-one (21) years of age. However, a child caring institution that only serves children who are at least thirteen (13) years of age and less than twenty-one (21) years of age must have on duty, when children are being cared for, at least one (1) child care provider who is annually certified in a program on cardiopulmonary resuscitation as required by the department.As added by P.L.145-2006, SEC.273.
IN Code § 31-27-3-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 27. Child Services: Regulation of Residential Child Care|Chapter 3. Regulation of Child Caring Institutions|31-27-3-4. Child Caring Institution Established by County; Operation

Sec. 4. (a) A county may establish a child caring institution. The child caring institution may be operated by:(1) the county; or(2) a public or private agency under contract with the county;and must be operated under the rules adopted by the director under this article.(b) This section does not affect the following:(1) IC 31-31-1-1 or IC 31-40, requiring the county fiscal body to appropriate sufficient money to pay for services ordered by the juvenile court.(2) IC 31-31-8, authorizing the juvenile court to establish detention and shelter care facilities.(3) IC 12-13-5 and IC 12-19-1, requiring the division of family resources, the office, and the county departments to provide care and treatment for delinquent children and children in need of services.As added by P.L.145-2006, SEC.273.
IN Code § 31-27-3-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 27. Child Services: Regulation of Residential Child Care|Chapter 3. Regulation of Child Caring Institutions|31-27-3-6. Incomplete Applications

Sec. 6. The department may not act on an incomplete application. The department shall return an incomplete application with a notation concerning omissions. The return of an incomplete application is without prejudice.As added by P.L.145-2006, SEC.273.
IN Code § 31-27-3-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 27. Child Services: Regulation of Residential Child Care|Chapter 3. Regulation of Child Caring Institutions|31-27-3-7. Investigation of Applicants

Sec. 7. The department shall investigate a person seeking licensure to determine whether the person is in compliance with this article and the rules adopted under this article. The investigation shall be conducted at a reasonable time and in a reasonable manner, in announced or unannounced visits. Activities may include onsite inspections, record reading, observation, and interviewing. The department may require that evidence of compliance with the rules be presented in a form and manner specified in the rules.As added by P.L.145-2006, SEC.273.
IN Code § 31-27-3-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 27. Child Services: Regulation of Residential Child Care|Chapter 3. Regulation of Child Caring Institutions|31-27-3-8. Issuance of License

Sec. 8. The department shall issue a license to a person who meets all of the license requirements when an investigation shows the applicant to be in compliance under this article.As added by P.L.145-2006, SEC.273.
IN Code § 31-27-3-9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 27. Child Services: Regulation of Residential Child Care|Chapter 3. Regulation of Child Caring Institutions|31-27-3-9. Eligibility for Waivers and Variances

Sec. 9. A child caring institution may be eligible to receive a waiver or variance from the requirements of this chapter by complying with IC 31-27-2-8.As added by P.L.145-2006, SEC.273.
IN Code § 31-27-3-10 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 27. Child Services: Regulation of Residential Child Care|Chapter 3. Regulation of Child Caring Institutions|31-27-3-10. Waiver of Maximum Stay for Child

Sec. 10. (a) The department may grant a waiver of the twenty (20) day maximum stay for a child if the child caring institution licensed as a shelter care facility applies for the waiver before the expiration of the twenty (20) day period.(b) The child caring institution shall document in the request for a waiver that the waiver is in the best interest of the child.As added by P.L.145-2006, SEC.273. Amended by P.L.48-2012, SEC.26.
IN Code § 31-27-3-11 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 27. Child Services: Regulation of Residential Child Care|Chapter 3. Regulation of Child Caring Institutions|31-27-3-11. Denial of License

Sec. 11. (a) The department shall deny a license when an applicant fails to meet the requirements for a license.(b) The department shall send written notice by certified mail that the application has been denied and give the reasons for the denial.(c) An administrative hearing concerning the denial of a license shall be provided upon written request by the applicant. The request must be made not more than thirty (30) days after receiving the written notice under subsection (b).(d) An administrative hearing shall be held in accordance with IC 4-21.5-3.As added by P.L.145-2006, SEC.273. Amended by P.L.128-2012, SEC.98.
IN Code § 31-27-3-12 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 27. Child Services: Regulation of Residential Child Care|Chapter 3. Regulation of Child Caring Institutions|31-27-3-12. Investigation of Unlicensed Premises

Sec. 12. The department is responsible for investigating any premises that the department has reason to believe are being used for child care without a license in circumstances where a license is required.As added by P.L.145-2006, SEC.273.
IN Code § 31-27-3-13 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 27. Child Services: Regulation of Residential Child Care|Chapter 3. Regulation of Child Caring Institutions|31-27-3-13. Duration of License; Limitations; Renewal; Public Display

Sec. 13. (a) A license for a child caring institution expires four (4) years after the date of issuance, unless the license is revoked or voluntarily returned.(b) A license issued under this chapter:(1) is not transferable;(2) applies only to the licensee and the location stated in the application; and(3) remains the property of the department.(c) When a licensee submits a timely application for renewal, the current license remains in effect until the department issues a license or denies the application.(d) A current license must be publicly displayed.As added by P.L.145-2006, SEC.273. Amended by P.L.146-2006, SEC.27; P.L.128-2012, SEC.99.
IN Code § 31-27-3-14 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 27. Child Services: Regulation of Residential Child Care|Chapter 3. Regulation of Child Caring Institutions|31-27-3-14. Probationary Status; Duration; Expiration; Extension

Sec. 14. (a) The department may place a licensee on probationary status if the licensee is temporarily unable to comply with a rule and if:(1) the noncompliance does not present an immediate threat to the health and well-being of the children;(2) the licensee files a plan with the department, state department of health, or the state fire marshal to correct the areas of noncompliance within the probationary period; and(3) the department, state department of health, or state fire marshal approves the plan.(b) A probationary status period is for not more than six (6) months. However, the department may extend a probationary status period for one (1) additional period of six (6) months.(c) At the expiration of a probationary status period, the department shall:(1) reactivate the license to the end of the original term of the license;(2) extend the probationary status period as permitted under subsection (b); or(3) revoke the license.As added by P.L.145-2006, SEC.273. Amended by P.L.146-2006, SEC.28.
IN Code § 31-27-3-15 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 27. Child Services: Regulation of Residential Child Care|Chapter 3. Regulation of Child Caring Institutions|31-27-3-15. Inspections

Sec. 15. The department and the state fire marshal shall do the following:(1) Make annual onsite inspections.(2) Keep written records of their monitoring activities and inspections.As added by P.L.145-2006, SEC.273.
IN Code § 31-27-3-16 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 27. Child Services: Regulation of Residential Child Care|Chapter 3. Regulation of Child Caring Institutions|31-27-3-16. Cooperation by Licensees

Sec. 16. A licensee shall cooperate with the department, the state fire marshal, and any other state agency working on behalf of the department in carrying out the activities required by section 15 of this chapter, including permitting the department, the state fire marshal, and any other state agency working on behalf of the department to conduct announced or unannounced inspections.As added by P.L.145-2006, SEC.273. Amended by P.L.128-2012, SEC.100.
IN Code § 31-27-3-17 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 27. Child Services: Regulation of Residential Child Care|Chapter 3. Regulation of Child Caring Institutions|31-27-3-17. Sprinkler System Requirements

Sec. 17. The fire prevention and building safety commission may not adopt rules requiring the installation of a sprinkler system in a living unit of a licensed child caring institution in which fewer than sixteen (16) children reside, each of whom is:(1) ambulatory; and(2) at least six (6) years of age.As added by P.L.145-2006, SEC.273.
IN Code § 31-27-3-18 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 27. Child Services: Regulation of Residential Child Care|Chapter 3. Regulation of Child Caring Institutions|31-27-3-18. Records

Sec. 18. (a) A licensee shall keep records regarding each child in the control and care of the licensee as the department requires and shall report to the department upon request the facts the department requires with reference to children.(b) The department shall keep records regarding children and facts learned about children and the children's relatives confidential.(c) The following have access to records regarding children and facts learned about children:(1) A state agency involved in the licensing of the child caring institution.(2) A legally mandated child protection agency.(3) A law enforcement agency.(4) An agency having the legal responsibility to care for a child placed at the child caring institution.(5) The parent, guardian, or custodian of the child at the child caring institution.(6) A citizen review panel established under IC 31-25-2-20.4.(7) The department of child services ombudsman established by IC 4-13-19-3.As added by P.L.145-2006, SEC.273. Amended by P.L.138-2007, SEC.49; P.L.182-2009(ss), SEC.374; P.L.123-2014, SEC.11.
IN Code § 31-27-3-18.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 27. Child Services: Regulation of Residential Child Care|Chapter 3. Regulation of Child Caring Institutions|31-27-3-18.5. Use of Reasonable and Prudent Parent Standard

Sec. 18.5. A licensee shall use the reasonable and prudent parent standard when determining whether to allow a child in foster care to participate in extracurricular, enrichment, cultural, and social activities.As added by P.L.104-2015, SEC.20.
IN Code § 31-27-3-19 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 27. Child Services: Regulation of Residential Child Care|Chapter 3. Regulation of Child Caring Institutions|31-27-3-19. Notice of Enforcement Actions; Informal Meetings

Sec. 19. Except as provided in section 29 of this chapter, the department shall give a licensee thirty (30) days written notice by certified mail of an enforcement action. The licensee shall also be provided with the opportunity for an informal meeting with the department. The licensee must request the meeting not more than ten (10) working days after receipt of the certified notice.As added by P.L.145-2006, SEC.273.
IN Code § 31-27-3-20 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 27. Child Services: Regulation of Residential Child Care|Chapter 3. Regulation of Child Caring Institutions|31-27-3-20. Administrative Hearings

Sec. 20. An administrative hearing concerning the decision of the department to impose a sanction under this chapter shall be provided upon a written request by the child caring institution. The request must be made not more than thirty (30) days after receiving notice under section 19 of this chapter. The written request must be made separately from an informal meeting request made under section 19 of this chapter.As added by P.L.145-2006, SEC.273. Amended by P.L.128-2012, SEC.101.
IN Code § 31-27-3-21 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 27. Child Services: Regulation of Residential Child Care|Chapter 3. Regulation of Child Caring Institutions|31-27-3-21. Procedure for Administrative Hearings

Sec. 21. A hearing requested under section 20 of this chapter shall be held in accordance with IC 4-21.5-3.As added by P.L.145-2006, SEC.273.
IN Code § 31-27-3-26 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 27. Child Services: Regulation of Residential Child Care|Chapter 3. Regulation of Child Caring Institutions|31-27-3-26. Cessation of Operation Upon Revocation of License

Sec. 26. A child caring institution shall cease operation when the license of the child caring institution is revoked.As added by P.L.145-2006, SEC.273.
IN Code § 31-27-3-27 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 27. Child Services: Regulation of Residential Child Care|Chapter 3. Regulation of Child Caring Institutions|31-27-3-27. Notice

Sec. 27. (a) After a license is revoked, the department shall notify in writing each person responsible for each child in care to ensure that those children are removed.(b) The written notice shall be sent to the last known address of the person responsible for the child in care and shall state that the license of the child caring institution has been revoked.As added by P.L.145-2006, SEC.273. Amended by P.L.146-2006, SEC.29.
IN Code § 31-27-3-29 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 27. Child Services: Regulation of Residential Child Care|Chapter 3. Regulation of Child Caring Institutions|31-27-3-29. Investigations of Noncompliance; Injunctions; Corrective Action Plans; Removal of Children; Informal Meetings

Sec. 29. (a) The department shall investigate a report of a licensed child caring institution's noncompliance with this article or the rules adopted under this article. If there is reasonable cause to believe that a licensee's noncompliance with this article and rules adopted under this article creates an imminent danger of serious bodily injury to a child or an imminent danger to the health of a child, the department shall report the department's findings to the attorney general and to the local office and the prosecuting attorney in the county where the institution is located.(b) The attorney general or the department may do the following:(1) Seek the issuance of a search warrant to assist in the investigation.(2) File an action for injunctive relief to stop the operation of a child caring institution if there is reasonable cause to believe that a licensee's noncompliance with this article or the rules adopted under this article creates an imminent danger of serious bodily injury to a child or an imminent danger to the health of a child.(c) The department may require a plan of corrective action, including a hold on new placements, for emergency protection of the children described in subsection (b).(d) The department may provide for the removal of children from child caring institutions described in subsection (b).(e) An opportunity for an informal meeting with the department shall be available after the injunctive relief is ordered.As added by P.L.145-2006, SEC.273. Amended by P.L.128-2012, SEC.104.
IN Code § 31-27-3-30 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 27. Child Services: Regulation of Residential Child Care|Chapter 3. Regulation of Child Caring Institutions|31-27-3-30. Expiration of Injunctions for Creation of Imminent Danger

Sec. 30. A court order granted under section 29(b)(2) of this chapter expires upon the later of the following:(1) Sixty (60) days after the order is issued.(2) When a final department decision is issued under sections 20 and 21 of this chapter if notice of an enforcement action is issued under section 19 of this chapter.As added by P.L.145-2006, SEC.273. Amended by P.L.128-2012, SEC.105.
IN Code § 31-27-3-32 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 27. Child Services: Regulation of Residential Child Care|Chapter 3. Regulation of Child Caring Institutions|31-27-3-32. Compliance With Rules; Disciplinary Sanctions; Revocation of License

Sec. 32. (a) A licensee shall operate a child caring institution in compliance with the rules established under this article and is subject to the disciplinary sanctions under subsection (b) if the department finds that the licensee has violated this article or a rule adopted under this article.(b) After complying with the procedural provisions in sections 19 through 21 of this chapter, the department may revoke the license when the department finds that a licensee has committed a violation under subsection (a).As added by P.L.145-2006, SEC.273. Amended by P.L.146-2006, SEC.30; P.L.128-2012, SEC.106.
IN Code § 31-27-3-33 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 27. Child Services: Regulation of Residential Child Care|Chapter 3. Regulation of Child Caring Institutions|31-27-3-33. Investigations of Unlicensed Operation; Injunctions; Civil Penalties

Sec. 33. (a) The department shall investigate a report of an unlicensed child caring institution and report the department's findings to the attorney general and to the local office and the prosecuting attorney in the county where the institution is located.(b) The attorney general or the department may do the following:(1) Seek the issuance of a search warrant to assist in the investigation.(2) File an action for injunctive relief to stop the operation of a child caring institution if there is reasonable cause to believe that the child caring institution is operating without a license required under this article.(3) Seek in a civil action a civil penalty not to exceed one hundred dollars ($100) a day for each day a child caring institution is operating without a license required under this article.(c) An opportunity for an informal meeting with the department shall be available after the injunctive relief is ordered.(d) The civil penalties collected under this section shall be deposited in the department of child services child care fund established by IC 31-25-2-16.As added by P.L.145-2006, SEC.273. Amended by P.L.1-2007, SEC.202; P.L.128-2012, SEC.107.
IN Code § 31-27-3-34 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 27. Child Services: Regulation of Residential Child Care|Chapter 3. Regulation of Child Caring Institutions|31-27-3-34. Expiration of Injunction for Unlicensed Operation

Sec. 34. A court order granted under section 33(b)(2) of this chapter expires when the child caring institution is issued a license.As added by P.L.145-2006, SEC.273.
IN Code § 31-27-3-35 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 27. Child Services: Regulation of Residential Child Care|Chapter 3. Regulation of Child Caring Institutions|31-27-3-35. Violations of Chapter

Sec. 35. A person who knowingly or intentionally violates this chapter commits a Class B misdemeanor.As added by P.L.145-2006, SEC.273.
IN Code § 31-27-4-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 27. Child Services: Regulation of Residential Child Care|Chapter 4. Regulation of Foster Homes|31-27-4-1. License Required to Operate Foster Family Home; Exception

Sec. 1. (a) Except as provided in subsection (d), a person may not operate a foster family home without a license issued under this article.(b) The state or a political subdivision of the state may not operate a foster family home without a license issued under this article.(c) A person may not operate a foster family home if:(1) the number of children maintained on the premises at any one (1) time is greater than the number authorized by the license; or(2) the children are maintained in a building or place not designated by the license.(d) A person may operate a foster family home without a license issued under this article if the person is a relative of the child for whom the person is providing supervision and care.As added by P.L.145-2006, SEC.273. Amended by P.L.48-2012, SEC.27; P.L.123-2014, SEC.12.
IN Code § 31-27-4-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 27. Child Services: Regulation of Residential Child Care|Chapter 4. Regulation of Foster Homes|31-27-4-4. Consultation With Fire Prevention and Building Safety Commission

Sec. 4. The fire prevention and building safety commission shall provide consultation regarding the licensure of foster family homes to the department upon request.As added by P.L.145-2006, SEC.273.
IN Code § 31-27-4-6.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 27. Child Services: Regulation of Residential Child Care|Chapter 4. Regulation of Foster Homes|31-27-4-6.5. "Disability"; Foster Family Home

Sec. 6.5. (a) As used in this section, "disability" has the meaning set forth in 42 U.S.C. 12102.(b) The department, in determining whether to grant an application for a license to operate a foster family home:(1) shall not discriminate against; and(2) shall take into consideration the provision of reasonable accommodations to;an applicant who is a person with a disability, as provided under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 794), Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12131 through 42 U.S.C. 12134), and other applicable state and federal law.As added by P.L.146-2021, SEC.12.
IN Code § 31-27-4-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 27. Child Services: Regulation of Residential Child Care|Chapter 4. Regulation of Foster Homes|31-27-4-7. Incomplete Applications

Sec. 7. The department may not act on an incomplete application. The department shall return an incomplete application with a notation concerning omissions. The return of an incomplete application is without prejudice.As added by P.L.145-2006, SEC.273.