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IN Code § 31-25-2-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 25. Child Services: Administration|Chapter 2. General Duties of the Department of Child Services|31-25-2-4. Family Case Manager Caseload Reports

Sec. 4. One (1) time every twelve (12) months, the department shall submit a report to the budget committee and to the legislative council that provides data and statistical information regarding caseloads of family case managers. The report made to the legislative council must be in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6.As added by P.L.145-2006, SEC.271. Amended by P.L.131-2009, SEC.26.
IN Code § 31-25-2-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 25. Child Services: Administration|Chapter 2. General Duties of the Department of Child Services|31-25-2-5. Caseload Limitations

Sec. 5. (a) The department shall ensure that the department maintains staffing levels of family case managers so that each region has enough family case managers to allow caseloads to be at not more than:(1) twelve (12) active cases relating to initial assessments, including investigations of an allegation of child abuse or neglect;(2) twelve (12) families monitored and supervised in active cases relating to ongoing in-home services; or(3) thirteen (13) children monitored and supervised in active cases relating to ongoing services who are in out-of-home placements.(b) The department shall comply with the maximum caseload ratios described in subsection (a).As added by P.L.145-2006, SEC.271. Amended by P.L.146-2008, SEC.564; P.L.128-2012, SEC.86; P.L.198-2019, SEC.2.
IN Code § 31-25-2-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 25. Child Services: Administration|Chapter 2. General Duties of the Department of Child Services|31-25-2-6. Report Requirements

Sec. 6. The report required under section 4 of this chapter must do the following:(1) Indicate the department's progress in recruiting, training, and retaining family case managers.(2) Describe the methodology used to compute caseloads for each family case manager.(3) Indicate whether the statewide average caseloads for family case managers exceed the caseload standards established by the department.(4) If the report indicates that average caseloads exceed caseload standards, include a written plan that indicates the steps that are being taken to reduce caseloads.(5) Identify, describe, and, if appropriate, recommend best management practices and resources required to achieve effective and efficient delivery of child protection services.As added by P.L.145-2006, SEC.271. Amended by P.L.131-2009, SEC.27.
IN Code § 31-25-2-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 25. Child Services: Administration|Chapter 2. General Duties of the Department of Child Services|31-25-2-7. Department Duties

Sec. 7. (a) The department is responsible for the following:(1) Providing child protection services under this article.(2) Providing and administering child abuse and neglect prevention services.(3) Providing and administering child services.(4) Providing and administering family services.(5) Providing family preservation services under IC 31-26-5.(6) Regulating and licensing the following under IC 31-27:(A) Child caring institutions.(B) Foster family homes.(C) Group homes.(D) Child placing agencies.(7) Administering the state's plan for the administration of Title IV-D of the federal Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 651 et seq.).(8) Administering foster care services.(9) Administering successful adulthood services (as described in 42 U.S.C. 677 et seq.).(10) Administering adoption and guardianship services.(11) Certifying and providing grants to the youth services bureaus under IC 31-26-1.(12) Administering the project safe program.(13) Paying for programs and services as provided under IC 31-40.(14) Obtaining on an annual basis a consumer report, as defined in 42 U.S.C. 1681a(d), for each child at least fourteen (14) years of age who is in state foster care.(b) This chapter does not authorize or require the department to:(1) investigate or report on proceedings under IC 31-17-2 relating to a child who is not the subject of an open child in need of services case under IC 31-34; or(2) otherwise monitor child custody or visitation in dissolution of marriage proceedings.(c) This chapter does not authorize or require the department to:(1) conduct home studies; or(2) otherwise participate in guardianship proceedings under IC 29-3;other than those over which the juvenile court has jurisdiction under IC 29-3-2-1(c) or IC 31-30-1-1(10).As added by P.L.145-2006, SEC.271. Amended by P.L.146-2008, SEC.565; P.L.128-2012, SEC.87; P.L.104-2015, SEC.15.
IN Code § 31-25-2-7.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 25. Child Services: Administration|Chapter 2. General Duties of the Department of Child Services|31-25-2-7.5. Remote Child and Family Services

Sec. 7.5. (a) The department shall before October 1, 2021, establish policies and procedures to allow for child and family services to be provided remotely by October 1, 2021. Subject to subsection (b), these policies and procedures must allow a child and family services provider the discretion to initiate a consultation with the department for any child and family services the provider believes should be provided remotely. The child and family services provider and the child's case manager may take into consideration the following when determining whether remote child and family services are appropriate:(1) The child's:(A) CANS assessment;(B) case plan; and(C) safety plan.(2) The child's and family's:(A) initial safety assessment;(B) initial family risk assessment; and(C) preferences regarding the manner of receiving services.(3) Federal reimbursement requirements.(4) Evidence based practice requirements.(b) A child and family services provider's first meeting with a family, or with a child who lives with the child's family, must be conducted in person unless a declared health emergency makes an in person meeting unsafe. After a child and family services provider's first meeting with a family or with a child who lives with the child's family, or for purposes of providing services to a child who does not live with the child's family, a child and family services provider has the discretion to provide services to the child or family remotely for up to fourteen (14) days after the initial request for consultation if providing services remotely is in the best interests of the child and family, unless:(1) a decision is reached on the use of remote services at a child and family team meeting less than fourteen (14) days after the request for consultation; or(2) the department communicates to the child, family, and service provider a preliminary determination as to the role of remote services pending the child and family team meeting.The child and family services provider shall continue to meet with the child and family in person at least once a week as the department deems necessary.As added by P.L.144-2021, SEC.1.
IN Code § 31-25-2-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 25. Child Services: Administration|Chapter 2. General Duties of the Department of Child Services|31-25-2-8. Department as Single State Agency Responsible for Administering Certain Grants, Funds, and Programs; Title Iv-E on Behalf of Indian Children

Sec. 8. (a) The department is the single state agency responsible for administering the following:(1) Title IV-B of the federal Social Security Act under 42 U.S.C. 621 et seq.(2) Title IV-E of the federal Social Security Act under 42 U.S.C. 670 et seq.(3) The federal Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act under 42 U.S.C. 5106 et seq.(4) The federal Social Services Block Grant under 42 U.S.C. 1397 et seq.(5) Any other federal program that provides funds to states for services related to the prevention of child abuse and neglect, child welfare services, foster care, successful adulthood services, or adoption services.(b) This subsection applies beginning October 1, 2009. Under 42 U.S.C. 671(a)(32), the department shall negotiate in good faith with any Indian tribe, tribal organization, or tribal consortium in the state that requests to develop an agreement with the state to administer all or part of Title IV-E of the federal Social Security Act under 42 U.S.C. 670 et seq., on behalf of Indian children who are under the authority of the tribe, tribal organization, or tribal consortium.As added by P.L.145-2006, SEC.271. Amended by P.L.131-2009, SEC.28; P.L.7-2015, SEC.51; P.L.104-2015, SEC.16.
IN Code § 31-25-2-8.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 25. Child Services: Administration|Chapter 2. General Duties of the Department of Child Services|31-25-2-8.5. Department of Child Services Cost and Rate Reporting

Sec. 8.5. (a) The following definitions apply throughout this section:(1) "Child services provider" means a:(A) child caring institution licensed under IC 31-27-3;(B) group home licensed under IC 31-27-5;(C) child placing agency licensed under IC 31-27-6; or(D) private secure facility licensed under 465 IAC 2-11.(2) "Cost report" means a report that the department requires a child services provider to submit regarding costs incurred during a twelve (12) month period by or on behalf of each residential treatment program operated or administered by the child services provider.(3) "Rate year" means the year in which a rate is calculated.(b) Not later than May 1 of each year, the department shall prepare and submit to the director of the legislative services agency, for distribution to the members of the general assembly convening in November of that year, a report containing the following information for the most recently completed rate year:(1) The following information with regard to cost reports submitted to the department under 465 IAC 2-16:(A) The:(i) amount; and(ii) proportion, expressed as a percentage;of submitted costs that were disallowed by the department.(B) The proportion, expressed as a percentage, of the total amount of costs disallowed by the department that was disallowed under each category listed in 465 IAC 2-16-21(d)(1) through 465 IAC 2-16-21(d)(7).(C) The number of reviews requested under 465 IAC 2-16-26.(D) Of the total number of rates for which review was requested under 465 IAC 2-16-26, the proportion, expressed as a percentage, of:(i) rates increased upon review;(ii) rates decreased upon review; and(iii) rates neither increased nor decreased upon review.(2) The following information with regard to cost reports submitted to the department under 465 IAC 2-17:(A) The:(i) amount; and(ii) proportion, expressed as a percentage;of submitted costs that were disallowed by the department.(B) The proportion, expressed as a percentage, of the total amount of costs disallowed by the department that was disallowed under each category listed in 465 IAC 2-17-23(d)(1) through 465 IAC 2-17-23(d)(6).(C) The number of reviews requested under 465 IAC 2-17-27.(D) Of the total number of rates for which review was requested under 465 IAC 2-17-27, the proportion, expressed as a percentage, of:(i) rates increased upon review;(ii) rates decreased upon review; and(iii) rates neither increased nor decreased upon review.As added by P.L.61-2021, SEC.1.
IN Code § 31-25-2-10 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 25. Child Services: Administration|Chapter 2. General Duties of the Department of Child Services|31-25-2-10. Department Duties Concerning Staff

Sec. 10. (a) This section applies after June 30, 2008.(b) The department of child services:(1) must have sufficient qualified and trained staff to:(A) fulfill the purpose of this article;(B) comply with the maximum caseload ratios for:(i) family case managers; and(ii) child welfare caseworkers;as set forth in IC 31-25-2-5;(2) must be organized to maximize the continuity of responsibility, care, and service of individual family case managers toward individual children and families;(3) must provide training to representatives of the department regarding the legal duties of the representatives in carrying out the responsibility of the department under section 7 of this chapter, which may consist of various methods of informing the representatives of their duties, in order to protect the legal rights and safety of children and families from the initial time of contact during the investigation through treatment;(4) must provide training to representatives of the child protection services system regarding the constitutional rights of the child's family, including a child's guardian or custodian, that is the subject of an assessment of child abuse or neglect consistent with the Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution and Article 1, Section 11 of the Constitution of the State of Indiana; and(5) shall collaborate with the Indiana Statewide Independent Living Council, Self-Advocates of Indiana, and The Arc of Indiana, and may collaborate with other organizations representing persons with disabilities, to provide appropriate training programs conducted by a person with a disability to educate departmental employees in the rights and capabilities of persons with disabilities.As added by P.L.145-2006, SEC.271. Amended by P.L.131-2009, SEC.30; P.L.146-2021, SEC.11.
IN Code § 31-25-2-11 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 25. Child Services: Administration|Chapter 2. General Duties of the Department of Child Services|31-25-2-11. Powers, Responsibilities, and Duties

Sec. 11. (a) Except in cases involving a child who may be a victim of institutional abuse or cases in which police investigation also appears appropriate, the department is the primary public agency responsible for:(1) receiving;(2) assessing or arranging for assessment of; and(3) coordinating the assessment of;all reports of a child who may be a victim of known or suspected child abuse or neglect.(b) In accordance with a local plan for child protection services, the department shall, by juvenile court order:(1) provide protection services to prevent cases where a child may be a victim of further child abuse or neglect; and(2) provide for or arrange for and coordinate and monitor the provision of the services necessary to ensure the safety of children.(c) Reasonable efforts must be made to provide family services designed to prevent a child's removal from the child's parent, guardian, or custodian.As added by P.L.145-2006, SEC.271. Amended by P.L.131-2009, SEC.31.
IN Code § 31-25-2-11.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 25. Child Services: Administration|Chapter 2. General Duties of the Department of Child Services|31-25-2-11.5. Director or Director's Designee Requirements

Sec. 11.5. (a) For purposes of an administrative proceeding regarding an action taken by the department, the director or the director's designee is the ultimate authority of the department.(b) A designee of the director under subsection (a) must be:(1) a deputy director of the department; or(2) an individual who:(A) is an attorney in good standing who is admitted to the practice of law in Indiana; and(B) is an employee of the department, except as otherwise allowed under state and federal law.As added by P.L.13-2021, SEC.8.
IN Code § 31-25-2-12 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 25. Child Services: Administration|Chapter 2. General Duties of the Department of Child Services|31-25-2-12. Notice of Existence of Photographs, X-Rays, and Physical Medical Examination Reports

Sec. 12. The department shall give notice of the existence and location of photographs, x-rays, and physical medical examination reports to:(1) the appropriate prosecuting attorney; and(2) the appropriate law enforcement agency, if the law enforcement agency has not already received the items described in this section under IC 31-33-10-3.As added by P.L.145-2006, SEC.271.
IN Code § 31-25-2-13 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 25. Child Services: Administration|Chapter 2. General Duties of the Department of Child Services|31-25-2-13. Access to Photographs, X-Rays, and Physical Medical Examination Reports

Sec. 13. Photographs, x-rays, or physical medical examination reports shall be made available to:(1) the law enforcement agency having jurisdiction;(2) the department;(3) the prosecuting attorney;(4) the guardian ad litem; or(5) the court appointed special advocate appointed by the juvenile court;for use in any judicial proceeding relating to the subject matter of a report made under this article and, to the extent permissible under the Indiana Rules of Trial Procedure, to the adverse party in any proceeding arising under this article.As added by P.L.145-2006, SEC.271.
IN Code § 31-25-2-14 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 25. Child Services: Administration|Chapter 2. General Duties of the Department of Child Services|31-25-2-14. Cooperation With Public and Private Agencies

Sec. 14. (a) The department shall cooperate with and shall seek and receive the cooperation of appropriate public and private agencies, including the following:(1) Law enforcement agencies.(2) The courts.(3) Organizations, groups, and programs providing or concerned with services related to the prevention, identification, or treatment of a child who may be a victim of child abuse or neglect.(b) The department shall also cooperate with public and private agencies, organizations, and groups that provide family services designed to prevent a child's removal from the child's home.(c) Cooperation and involvement under this section may include the following:(1) Consultation services.(2) Planning.(3) Case management.(4) Public education and information services.(5) Use of each other's facilities, staff, and other training.As added by P.L.145-2006, SEC.271.
IN Code § 31-25-2-15 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 25. Child Services: Administration|Chapter 2. General Duties of the Department of Child Services|31-25-2-15. Purchase of Services of Public or Private Agency

Sec. 15. (a) Notwithstanding any other law, the department may purchase and use the services of any public or private agency if adequate provision is made for continuity of care and accountability.(b) If the department purchases services under this article, the state shall reimburse the expenses, to the extent allowed by state and federal statutes, rules, and regulations, to the locality or agency in the same manner and to the same extent as if the services were provided directly by the department.As added by P.L.145-2006, SEC.271.
IN Code § 31-25-2-16 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 25. Child Services: Administration|Chapter 2. General Duties of the Department of Child Services|31-25-2-16. Department of Child Services Child Care Fund

Sec. 16. (a) The department of child services child care fund is established for the purpose of providing training and facilitating compliance with and enforcement of IC 31-25 through IC 31-28. The fund shall be administered by the department.(b) The fund consists of the fees and civil penalties collected under IC 31-25 through IC 31-28.(c) The expenses of administering the fund shall be paid from money in the fund.(d) The treasurer of state shall invest the money in the fund not currently needed to meet the obligations of the fund in the same manner as other public funds may be invested. Interest that accrues from these investments shall be deposited in the fund.(e) Money in the fund at the end of a state fiscal year does not revert to the state general fund.As added by P.L.145-2006, SEC.271.
IN Code § 31-25-2-18 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 25. Child Services: Administration|Chapter 2. General Duties of the Department of Child Services|31-25-2-18. Rules

Sec. 18. The department may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 necessary to carry out the department's or bureau's duties under this article.As added by P.L.145-2006, SEC.271.
IN Code § 31-25-2-19 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 25. Child Services: Administration|Chapter 2. General Duties of the Department of Child Services|31-25-2-19. Adoption Fees

Sec. 19. (a) The department may charge the following adoption fees:(1) An adoption placement fee that may not exceed the actual costs incurred by the department for medical expenses of children and mothers.(2) A fee that does not exceed the time and travel costs incurred by the department for home study and investigation concerning a contemplated adoption.(b) Fees charged under this section shall be deposited in the child trust clearance account established under IC 31-25-2-20.2. Money deposited under this subsection shall be expended by the department for the following purposes without further appropriation:(1) The care of children whose adoption is contemplated.(2) The improvement of adoption services provided by the department.(c) The director may adopt rules governing the expenditure of money under this section.(d) The department may reduce or waive charges authorized under this section in hardship cases or for other good cause after investigation. The department may adopt forms on which the written authorization is provided.As added by P.L.145-2006, SEC.271. Amended by P.L.146-2008, SEC.566.
IN Code § 31-25-2-20.1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 25. Child Services: Administration|Chapter 2. General Duties of the Department of Child Services|31-25-2-20.1. Gift, Devise, or Bequest of Personal Property; Investment of Money; Child Trust Clearance Account; Commingling Prohibited

Sec. 20.1. (a) The department may receive and administer a gift, devise, or bequest of personal property, including the income from real property, that is:(1) to or for the benefit of a home or an institution in which formerly abused or neglected children are cared for under the supervision of the department; or(2) for the benefit of children who are committed to the care or supervision of the department.(b) The department may invest or reinvest money received under this section in the same types of securities in which life insurance companies are authorized by law to invest the money of the life insurance companies.(c) The following shall be kept in the child trust clearance account established under section 20.2 of this chapter and may not be commingled with any other fund or account or with money received from taxation:(1) All money received by the department under this section.(2) All money, proceeds, or income realized from real property or other investments.(d) Subject to the approval of the director, money described in subsection (c)(1) or (c)(2) may be expended by the department in any manner consistent with the purposes of the child trust clearance account and with the intention of the donor.As added by P.L.146-2008, SEC.567.