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Indiana Administrative Code › Title 465 - DEPARTMENT OF CHILD SERVICES › Article 2 - CHILD WELFARE SERVICES › Rule 13 - Children's Homes and Child Caring Institutions Defined as Emergency Shelter Care Group Homes › Section 13-7 - "Confinement room" defined

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC 12-13-5-3
Affected: IC 12-17.4
Sec. 7.
As used in this rule, "confinement room" means a locked room
				  which is used for the exclusive purpose of isolating a child in order to help
				  the child control his or her behavior.
Transferred from the Division of Family Resources ( 470
					 IAC 3-15-7 ) to the Department of Child Services ( 465 IAC 2-13-7 ) by P.L.
					 234-2005, SECTION 195, effective July 1,
					 2005.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 465 - DEPARTMENT OF CHILD SERVICES › Article 2 - CHILD WELFARE SERVICES › Rule 13 - Children's Homes and Child Caring Institutions Defined as Emergency Shelter Care Group Homes › Section 13-8 - "Corporal punishment" defined

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC 12-13-5-3
Affected: IC 12-17.4
Sec. 8.
As used in this rule, "corporal punishment" means any kind of
				  punishment inflicted upon the body. Corporal punishment includes, but is not
				  limited to, slapping, hitting, spanking, pinching, and pushing.
Transferred from the Division of Family Resources ( 470
					 IAC 3-15-8 ) to the Department of Child Services ( 465 IAC 2-13-8 ) by P.L.
					 234-2005, SECTION 195, effective July 1,
					 2005.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 465 - DEPARTMENT OF CHILD SERVICES › Article 2 - CHILD WELFARE SERVICES › Rule 13 - Children's Homes and Child Caring Institutions Defined as Emergency Shelter Care Group Homes › Section 13-9 - "Emergency shelter" defined

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC 12-13-5-3
Affected: IC 12-17.4
Sec. 9.
As used in this rule, "emergency shelter" means a short term
				  place of residence, other than a secure facility, that:
(1) is not locked to prevent a child's
				departure unless the administrator determines that locking is necessary to
				protect the child's health; and
(2)
				provides twenty-four (24) hours a day temporary care for not more than sixty
				(60) consecutive days to an individual child six (6) years of age or older
				admitted on an emergency basis.
Transferred from the Division of Family Resources ( 470
					 IAC 3-15-9 ) to the Department of Child Services ( 465 IAC 2-13-9 ) by P.L.
					 234-2005, SECTION 195, effective July 1,
					 2005.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 465 - DEPARTMENT OF CHILD SERVICES › Article 2 - CHILD WELFARE SERVICES › Rule 13 - Children's Homes and Child Caring Institutions Defined as Emergency Shelter Care Group Homes › Section 13-10 - "Food service" defined

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC 12-13-5-3
Affected: IC 12-17.4
Sec. 10.
As used in this rule, "food service" means the preparation
				  and serving of meals and snacks.
Transferred from the Division of Family Resources ( 470
					 IAC 3-15-10 ) to the Department of Child Services ( 465 IAC 2-13-10 ) by P.L.
					 234-2005, SECTION 195, effective July 1,
					 2005.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 465 - DEPARTMENT OF CHILD SERVICES › Article 2 - CHILD WELFARE SERVICES › Rule 13 - Children's Homes and Child Caring Institutions Defined as Emergency Shelter Care Group Homes › Section 13-11 - "FPBSC" defined

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC 12-13-5-3
Affected: IC 12-17.4
Sec. 11.
As used in this rule, "FPBSC" means the fire prevention and
				  building safety commission.
Transferred from the Division of Family Resources ( 470
					 IAC 3-15-11 ) to the Department of Child Services ( 465 IAC 2-13-11 ) by P.L.
					 234-2005, SECTION 195, effective July 1,
					 2005.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 465 - DEPARTMENT OF CHILD SERVICES › Article 2 - CHILD WELFARE SERVICES › Rule 13 - Children's Homes and Child Caring Institutions Defined as Emergency Shelter Care Group Homes › Section 13-12 - "Governing body" defined

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC 12-13-5-3
Affected: IC 12-17.4
Sec. 12.
As used in this rule, "governing body" means the person, or
				  group of persons, which has the ultimate administrative, fiscal, and managerial
				  control of a child caring institution.
Transferred from the Division of Family Resources ( 470
					 IAC 3-15-12 ) to the Department of Child Services ( 465 IAC 2-13-12 ) by P.L.
					 234-2005, SECTION 195, effective July 1,
					 2005.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 465 - DEPARTMENT OF CHILD SERVICES › Article 2 - CHILD WELFARE SERVICES › Rule 13 - Children's Homes and Child Caring Institutions Defined as Emergency Shelter Care Group Homes › Section 13-13 - "Group home" defined

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC 12-13-5-3
Affected: IC 12-17.4
Sec. 13.
As used in this rule, "group home" means a type of child
				  caring institution licensed for ten (10) or fewer children, six (6) years of
				  age or older, who are apart from their parents or guardian on a twenty-four
				  (24) hour a day basis and who have demonstrated the ability to follow direction
				  and take appropriate action for self-preservation.
Transferred from the Division of Family Resources ( 470
					 IAC 3-15-13 ) to the Department of Child Services ( 465 IAC 2-13-13 ) by P.L.
					 234-2005, SECTION 195, effective July 1,
					 2005.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 465 - DEPARTMENT OF CHILD SERVICES › Article 2 - CHILD WELFARE SERVICES › Rule 13 - Children's Homes and Child Caring Institutions Defined as Emergency Shelter Care Group Homes › Section 13-14 - "Institution" defined

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC 12-13-5-3
Affected: IC 12-17.4
Sec. 14.
As used in this rule, "institution" means a type of child
				  caring institution licensed for more than ten (10) children. Nothing in 470 IAC
				  3-11 or 470 IAC 3-12 shall preclude an institution caring for ten (10) or less
				  children from being licensed under 470 IAC 3-11 or 470 IAC
				  3-12.
Transferred from the Division of Family Resources ( 470
					 IAC 3-15-14 ) to the Department of Child Services ( 465 IAC 2-13-14 ) by P.L.
					 234-2005, SECTION 195, effective July 1,
					 2005.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 465 - DEPARTMENT OF CHILD SERVICES › Article 2 - CHILD WELFARE SERVICES › Rule 13 - Children's Homes and Child Caring Institutions Defined as Emergency Shelter Care Group Homes › Section 13-15 - "License" defined

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC 12-13-5-3
Affected: IC 12-17.4
Sec. 15.
As used in this rule, "license" means a document authorizing
				  the operation of a child caring institution at a specific address, the number
				  of children which may be cared for, the age range and gender of the children,
				  and the expiration date of the authorization.
Transferred from the Division of Family Resources ( 470
					 IAC 3-15-15 ) to the Department of Child Services ( 465 IAC 2-13-15 ) by P.L.
					 234-2005, SECTION 195, effective July 1,
					 2005.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 465 - DEPARTMENT OF CHILD SERVICES › Article 2 - CHILD WELFARE SERVICES › Rule 13 - Children's Homes and Child Caring Institutions Defined as Emergency Shelter Care Group Homes › Section 13-16 - "Living unit" defined

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC 12-13-5-3
Affected: IC 12-17.4
Sec. 16.
As used in this rule, "living unit" means the building or
				  part of a building which contains separate living, sleeping, and sanitation
				  facilities for a group of children who eat, sleep, and have some of their daily
				  activities apart from other groups of children.
Transferred from the Division of Family Resources ( 470
					 IAC 3-15-16 ) to the Department of Child Services ( 465 IAC 2-13-16 ) by P.L.
					 234-2005, SECTION 195, effective July 1,
					 2005.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 465 - DEPARTMENT OF CHILD SERVICES › Article 2 - CHILD WELFARE SERVICES › Rule 13 - Children's Homes and Child Caring Institutions Defined as Emergency Shelter Care Group Homes › Section 13-17 - "Mechanical restraints" defined

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC 12-13-5-3
Affected: IC 12-17.4
Sec. 17.
As used in this rule, "mechanical restraints" means any
				  objects that restrict a child's mobility or ability to use his/her hands, arms,
				  or legs. Medical and therapeutic equipment for the prevention and treatment of
				  physical injury that are used and applied by order of a licensed physician are
				  not mechanical restraints.
Transferred from the Division of Family Resources ( 470
					 IAC 3-15-17 ) to the Department of Child Services ( 465 IAC 2-13-17 ) by P.L.
					 234-2005, SECTION 195, effective July 1,
					 2005.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 465 - DEPARTMENT OF CHILD SERVICES › Article 2 - CHILD WELFARE SERVICES › Rule 13 - Children's Homes and Child Caring Institutions Defined as Emergency Shelter Care Group Homes › Section 13-18 - "Needs assessment" defined

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC 12-13-5-3
Affected: IC 12-17.4
Sec. 18.
As used in this rule, "needs assessment" means a written
				  study which documents that the specific services offered by a child caring
				  institution will be used by referral sources within the geographic area to be
				  served.
Transferred from the Division of Family Resources ( 470
					 IAC 3-15-18 ) to the Department of Child Services ( 465 IAC 2-13-18 ) by P.L.
					 234-2005, SECTION 195, effective July 1,
					 2005.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 465 - DEPARTMENT OF CHILD SERVICES › Article 2 - CHILD WELFARE SERVICES › Rule 13 - Children's Homes and Child Caring Institutions Defined as Emergency Shelter Care Group Homes › Section 13-19 - "Parent agency" defined

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC 12-13-5-3
Affected: IC 12-17.4
Sec. 19.
As used in this rule, "parent agency" means the agency or
				  governmental unit which has the administrative, supervisory, and service
				  responsibility for the child caring institution.
Transferred from the Division of Family Resources ( 470
					 IAC 3-15-19 ) to the Department of Child Services ( 465 IAC 2-13-19 ) by P.L.
					 234-2005, SECTION 195, effective July 1,
					 2005.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 465 - DEPARTMENT OF CHILD SERVICES › Article 2 - CHILD WELFARE SERVICES › Rule 13 - Children's Homes and Child Caring Institutions Defined as Emergency Shelter Care Group Homes › Section 13-20 - "Placing agency" defined

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC 12-13-5-3
Affected: IC 12-17.4
Sec. 20.
As used in this rule, "placing agency" means a county
				  department of public welfare, a juvenile probation department, or a child
				  placing agency, as defined in IC 12-3-2-5
[IC 12-3 was repealed by P.L.
				  2-1992, SECTION 897, effective February 14, 1992.]
, who places a child
				  into a child caring institution.
Transferred from the Division of Family Resources ( 470
					 IAC 3-15-20 ) to the Department of Child Services ( 465 IAC 2-13-20 ) by P.L.
					 234-2005, SECTION 195, effective July 1,
					 2005.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 465 - DEPARTMENT OF CHILD SERVICES › Article 2 - CHILD WELFARE SERVICES › Rule 13 - Children's Homes and Child Caring Institutions Defined as Emergency Shelter Care Group Homes › Section 13-21 - "Placing parent or guardian" defined

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC 12-13-5-3
Affected: IC 12-17.4
Sec. 21.
As used in this rule, "placing parent or guardian" means a
				  person who places his or her child into a child caring institution when the
				  child is not a ward of the county or court.
Transferred from the Division of Family Resources ( 470
					 IAC 3-15-21 ) to the Department of Child Services ( 465 IAC 2-13-21 ) by P.L.
					 234-2005, SECTION 195, effective July 1,
					 2005.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 465 - DEPARTMENT OF CHILD SERVICES › Article 2 - CHILD WELFARE SERVICES › Rule 13 - Children's Homes and Child Caring Institutions Defined as Emergency Shelter Care Group Homes › Section 13-22 - "Private secure facility" defined

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC 12-13-5-3
Affected: IC 12-17.4
Sec. 22.
(a) As used
				in this rule, "private secure facility" means a locked living unit of an
				institution for gravely disabled children with chronic behavior that harms
				themselves or others.
(b) Locked
				detention or locked isolation rooms do not constitute a private secure
				facility.
Transferred from the Division of Family Resources ( 470
					 IAC 3-15-22 ) to the Department of Child Services ( 465 IAC 2-13-22 ) by P.L.
					 234-2005, SECTION 195, effective July 1,
					 2005.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 465 - DEPARTMENT OF CHILD SERVICES › Article 2 - CHILD WELFARE SERVICES › Rule 13 - Children's Homes and Child Caring Institutions Defined as Emergency Shelter Care Group Homes › Section 13-23 - "Program director" defined

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC 12-13-5-3
Affected: IC 12-17.4
Sec. 23.
As used in this rule, "program director" means the staff
				  person responsible for the development, implementation, and supervision of the
				  treatment programs.
Transferred from the Division of Family Resources ( 470
					 IAC 3-15-23 ) to the Department of Child Services ( 465 IAC 2-13-23 ) by P.L.
					 234-2005, SECTION 195, effective July 1,
					 2005.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 465 - DEPARTMENT OF CHILD SERVICES › Article 2 - CHILD WELFARE SERVICES › Rule 13 - Children's Homes and Child Caring Institutions Defined as Emergency Shelter Care Group Homes › Section 13-24 - "Provisional license" defined

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC 12-13-5-3
Affected: IC 12-17.4
Sec. 24.
As used in this rule, "provisional license" means a license
				  issued to a child caring institution which is temporarily unable to conform to
				  all rules of the SDPW.
Transferred from the Division of Family Resources ( 470
					 IAC 3-15-24 ) to the Department of Child Services ( 465 IAC 2-13-24 ) by P.L.
					 234-2005, SECTION 195, effective July 1,
					 2005.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 465 - DEPARTMENT OF CHILD SERVICES › Article 2 - CHILD WELFARE SERVICES › Rule 13 - Children's Homes and Child Caring Institutions Defined as Emergency Shelter Care Group Homes › Section 13-25 - "Psychotropic medication" defined

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC 12-13-5-3
Affected: IC 12-17.4
Sec. 25.
As used in this rule, "psychotropic medication" means a drug
				  or substance which exerts an effect upon the mind and is capable of modifying
				  mental activity.
Transferred from the Division of Family Resources ( 470
					 IAC 3-15-25 ) to the Department of Child Services ( 465 IAC 2-13-25 ) by P.L.
					 234-2005, SECTION 195, effective July 1,
					 2005.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 465 - DEPARTMENT OF CHILD SERVICES › Article 2 - CHILD WELFARE SERVICES › Rule 13 - Children's Homes and Child Caring Institutions Defined as Emergency Shelter Care Group Homes › Section 13-26 - "SBH" defined

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC 12-13-5-3
Affected: IC 12-17.4
Sec. 26.
As used in this rule, "SBH" means the Indiana state board of
				  health.
Transferred from the Division of Family Resources ( 470
					 IAC 3-15-26 ) to the Department of Child Services ( 465 IAC 2-13-26 ) by P.L.
					 234-2005, SECTION 195, effective July 1,
					 2005.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 465 - DEPARTMENT OF CHILD SERVICES › Article 2 - CHILD WELFARE SERVICES › Rule 13 - Children's Homes and Child Caring Institutions Defined as Emergency Shelter Care Group Homes › Section 13-27 - "SDPW" or "department" defined

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC 31-27-2-4
Affected: IC 31-25-1-1; IC 31-27-5
Sec. 27.
As used in this rule, "SDPW" or "department" means the
				  department of child services established by IC 31-25-1-1.
Transferred from the Division of Family Resources ( 470
					 IAC 3-15-27 ) to the Department of Child Services ( 465 IAC 2-13-27 ) by P.L.
					 234-2005, SECTION 195, effective July 1,
					 2005.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 465 - DEPARTMENT OF CHILD SERVICES › Article 2 - CHILD WELFARE SERVICES › Rule 13 - Children's Homes and Child Caring Institutions Defined as Emergency Shelter Care Group Homes › Section 13-28 - "SFM" defined

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC 12-13-5-3
Affected: IC 12-17.4
Sec. 28.
As used in this rule, "SFM" means the office of the state
				  fire marshal.
Transferred from the Division of Family Resources ( 470
					 IAC 3-15-28 ) to the Department of Child Services ( 465 IAC 2-13-28 ) by P.L.
					 234-2005, SECTION 195, effective July 1,
					 2005.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 465 - DEPARTMENT OF CHILD SERVICES › Article 2 - CHILD WELFARE SERVICES › Rule 13 - Children's Homes and Child Caring Institutions Defined as Emergency Shelter Care Group Homes › Section 13-29 - "Staff development" defined

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC 12-13-5-3
Affected: IC 12-17.4
Sec. 29.
As used in this rule, "staff development" means an ongoing
				  educational process to enhance skills which relate to current employment. It
				  may include, but is not limited to, workshops, reading, formal training, films,
				  training by supervisors or consultants, and may be in subject areas such as
				  child care, child development, emergency and first aid procedures, and behavior
				  management.
Transferred from the Division of Family Resources ( 470
					 IAC 3-15-29 ) to the Department of Child Services ( 465 IAC 2-13-29 ) by P.L.
					 234-2005, SECTION 195, effective July 1,
					 2005.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 465 - DEPARTMENT OF CHILD SERVICES › Article 2 - CHILD WELFARE SERVICES › Rule 13 - Children's Homes and Child Caring Institutions Defined as Emergency Shelter Care Group Homes › Section 13-30 - "Treatment plan" defined

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC 12-13-5-3
Affected: IC 12-17.4
Sec. 30.
As used in this rule, "treatment plan" means a goal-oriented,
				  time-limited, individualized program of action for a child and his or her
				  family, developed by the child caring institution in cooperation with the
				  placing agency and the family.
Transferred from the Division of Family Resources ( 470
					 IAC 3-15-30 ) to the Department of Child Services ( 465 IAC 2-13-30 ) by P.L.
					 234-2005, SECTION 195, effective July 1,
					 2005.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 465 - DEPARTMENT OF CHILD SERVICES › Article 2 - CHILD WELFARE SERVICES › Rule 13 - Children's Homes and Child Caring Institutions Defined as Emergency Shelter Care Group Homes › Section 13-31 - "Variance" defined

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC 12-13-5-3
Affected: IC 12-17.4
Sec. 31.
As used in this rule, "variance" means official permission
				  granted by the SDPW to meet the intent of a specific rule in a way other than
				  specified by the rule.
Transferred from the Division of Family Resources ( 470
					 IAC 3-15-31 ) to the Department of Child Services ( 465 IAC 2-13-31 ) by P.L.
					 234-2005, SECTION 195, effective July 1,
					 2005.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 465 - DEPARTMENT OF CHILD SERVICES › Article 2 - CHILD WELFARE SERVICES › Rule 13 - Children's Homes and Child Caring Institutions Defined as Emergency Shelter Care Group Homes › Section 13-32 - "Waiver" defined

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC 12-13-5-3
Affected: IC 12-17.4
Sec. 32.
As used in this rule, "waiver" means official permission
				  granted by the SDPW not to meet a specific regulation.
Transferred from the Division of Family Resources ( 470
					 IAC 3-15-32 ) to the Department of Child Services ( 465 IAC 2-13-32 ) by P.L.
					 234-2005, SECTION 195, effective July 1,
					 2005.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 465 - DEPARTMENT OF CHILD SERVICES › Article 2 - CHILD WELFARE SERVICES › Rule 13 - Children's Homes and Child Caring Institutions Defined as Emergency Shelter Care Group Homes › Section 13-33 - Licensing procedures

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC 12-13-5-3
Affected: IC 12-17.4
Sec. 33.
(a) An
				application for a license to operate a child caring institution shall be
				submitted to the SDPW by the administrator or other person designated by the
				governing body on forms provided for that purpose by the SDPW.
(b) An application for renewal of licensure
				shall be submitted annually to the SDPW by a child caring institution which
				wishes to have its license renewed.
(c) A new child caring institution shall
				receive a six (6) month provisional license for its initial licensure to permit
				evaluation of the program by the SDPW.
(d) A child caring institution shall not care
				for children under the age of six (6) years.
(e) The license shall be posted in a
				conspicuous place in the child caring institution.
Transferred from the Division of Family Resources ( 470
					 IAC 3-15-33 ) to the Department of Child Services ( 465 IAC 2-13-33 ) by P.L.
					 234-2005, SECTION 195, effective July 1,
					 2005.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 465 - DEPARTMENT OF CHILD SERVICES › Article 2 - CHILD WELFARE SERVICES › Rule 13 - Children's Homes and Child Caring Institutions Defined as Emergency Shelter Care Group Homes › Section 13-34 - Termination of license

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC 12-13-5-3
Affected: IC 12-17.4
Sec. 34.
(a) A
				license shall be terminated and a new application required whenever:
(1) the name of the licensee
				changes;
(2) the type of child
				caring institution changes;
(3) the
				address of the child caring institution changes; or
(4) the capacity, age range, or gender of
				children served changes.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 465 - DEPARTMENT OF CHILD SERVICES › Article 2 - CHILD WELFARE SERVICES › Rule 13 - Children's Homes and Child Caring Institutions Defined as Emergency Shelter Care Group Homes › Section 13-35 - Waivers and variances

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC 12-13-5-3
Affected: IC 12-17.4
Sec. 35.
(a) The
				child caring institution shall submit a written request to SDPW for a waiver or
				variance as follows:
(1) For a waiver, a
				written request showing documentation that compliance will create an undue
				hardship on the applicant.
(2) For
				a variance, a written request showing documentation of the need and the
				alternate method of compliance.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 465 - DEPARTMENT OF CHILD SERVICES › Article 2 - CHILD WELFARE SERVICES › Rule 13 - Children's Homes and Child Caring Institutions Defined as Emergency Shelter Care Group Homes › Section 13-36 - Reporting requirements

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC 12-13-5-3
Affected: IC 12-17.4
Sec. 36.
(a) The
				child caring institution shall report the following changes or events to the
				SDPW prior to occurrence:
(1) Change in
				licensed capacity.
(2) Major
				alterations or changes in buildings or in use of rooms.
(3) Addition or termination of program
				services offered.
(4) Changes in
				administrative personnel.
(5)
				Termination of services.
(6)
				Changes in discipline policies.
(7)
				Changes in confinement room policies, if applicable.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 465 - DEPARTMENT OF CHILD SERVICES › Article 2 - CHILD WELFARE SERVICES › Rule 13 - Children's Homes and Child Caring Institutions Defined as Emergency Shelter Care Group Homes › Section 13-37 - Plan of operation

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC 12-13-5-3
Affected: IC 12-17.4
Sec. 37.
(a) Prior
				to initial licensure, the child caring institution shall submit to the SDPW the
				following documentation:
(1) Needs
				assessment.
(2) Purpose of child
				caring institution.
(3) Ages,
				gender, and type of children to be served.
(4) Location of child caring institution and
				geographic area from which children will be received.
(5) Type of buildings.
(6) Financial information regarding the
				following:
(A) New construction and
				maintenance of building.
(B)
				Operation of the child caring institution and child care program.
(C) Sources of income and fund raising
				methods.
(7) Program
				design for the children as follows:
(A)
				Emotional and social development.
(B) Education.
(C) Work program.
(D) Recreation.
(E) Nutrition.
(F) Medical and dental care.
(G) Clothing.
(H) Family involvement.
(I) Discipline.
(8) Administration is to include the
				following:
(A) The identification of the
				governing body or members of the board of directors including full name,
				address, and occupation of each.
(B) A plan for staffing including number and
				types of positions anticipated, job descriptions, and
				qualifications.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 465 - DEPARTMENT OF CHILD SERVICES › Article 2 - CHILD WELFARE SERVICES › Rule 13 - Children's Homes and Child Caring Institutions Defined as Emergency Shelter Care Group Homes › Section 13-38 - Governing body

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC 12-13-5-3
Affected: IC 12-17.4
Sec. 38.
(a) The
				child caring institution shall have a governing body which exercises authority
				over, and has responsibility for, the operation, policy, and practices of the
				facility.
(b) Employees, including
				the administrator, shall not constitute a majority membership in the governing
				body.
Transferred from the Division of Family Resources ( 470
					 IAC 3-15-38 ) to the Department of Child Services ( 465 IAC 2-13-38 ) by P.L.
					 234-2005, SECTION 195, effective July 1,
					 2005.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 465 - DEPARTMENT OF CHILD SERVICES › Article 2 - CHILD WELFARE SERVICES › Rule 13 - Children's Homes and Child Caring Institutions Defined as Emergency Shelter Care Group Homes › Section 13-39 - Financial resources; accounting; insurance

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC 12-13-5-3
Affected: IC 12-17.4
Sec. 39.
(a) The
				child caring institution shall maintain financial resources to meet the rules
				established by the SDPW. The child caring institution shall document these
				resources and make such documentation available to the SDPW upon
				request.
(b) A new child caring
				institution shall certify that funds are available for the first three (3)
				months of operation.
(c) The child
				caring institution shall prepare an annual budget showing income according to
				sources and estimated expenditures classified according to the following:
(1) Salaries.
(2) Food.
(3) Clothing.
(4) Child development and child care
				program.
(5) Fixed
				expenses.
(6) Maintenance, repair,
				and replacement of furnishings and equipment.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 465 - DEPARTMENT OF CHILD SERVICES › Article 2 - CHILD WELFARE SERVICES › Rule 13 - Children's Homes and Child Caring Institutions Defined as Emergency Shelter Care Group Homes › Section 13-40 - Admission

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC 12-13-5-3
Affected: IC 12-17.4
Sec. 40.
(a)
				Admission policies shall be clearly defined and stated in writing. These
				policies shall clearly define categories of children which will not be accepted
				into care.
(b) The child caring
				institution shall have and make written notation of the following information
				at the time of admission:
(1) The information
				required by section 46(a)(1) through 46(a)(10) of this rule.
(2) The name and twenty-four (24) hour
				contact telephone number of the placing agency worker or parent or
				guardian.
(3) Indication of whether
				the parent or guardian has been notified.
(4) Identification of the family or other
				persons who may have contact with the child, the permitted means of contact,
				and any restrictions upon contacts.
(5) Any known medical problem including
				allergies, special dietary needs, or medication the child is taking.
(6) Release for emergency treatment signed by
				the placing agency, parent, guardian, or custodian.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 465 - DEPARTMENT OF CHILD SERVICES › Article 2 - CHILD WELFARE SERVICES › Rule 13 - Children's Homes and Child Caring Institutions Defined as Emergency Shelter Care Group Homes › Section 13-41 - Placement agreement

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC 12-13-5-3
Affected: IC 12-17.4
Sec. 41.
The child caring institution shall have a written placement
				  agreement with the placing agency or placing parent or guardian which includes
				  at least the following:
(1)
				Authorization to care for the child.
(2) Provision for treatment plan reviews, if
				applicable.
(3) Financial plan for
				payment of care and services covered.
(4) Permission for the child caring
				institution to seek routine and emergency medical, surgical, and hospital
				care.
Transferred from the Division of Family Resources ( 470
					 IAC 3-15-41 ) to the Department of Child Services ( 465 IAC 2-13-41 ) by P.L.
					 234-2005, SECTION 195, effective July 1,
					 2005.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 465 - DEPARTMENT OF CHILD SERVICES › Article 2 - CHILD WELFARE SERVICES › Rule 13 - Children's Homes and Child Caring Institutions Defined as Emergency Shelter Care Group Homes › Section 13-42 - Personnel policies

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC 12-13-5-3
Affected: IC 12-17.4
Sec. 42.
(a) The
				child caring institution shall establish and follow written policies regarding
				employment, compensation, and terms and conditions of work. The written
				personnel policies shall be made available and known to each employee at the
				time of employment.
(b) The
				qualifications, duties, responsibilities, and authority of each person shall be
				defined and stated in writing.
(c)
				The child caring institution shall maintain an organizational chart.
(d) The child caring institution shall inform
				staff of the rules for child caring institutions and written operating
				policies, and shall make these documents available to staff for
				review.
(e) Each employee,
				including the administrator, shall receive a written evaluation of individual
				performance at least annually.
Transferred from the Division of Family Resources ( 470
					 IAC 3-15-42 ) to the Department of Child Services ( 465 IAC 2-13-42 ) by P.L.
					 234-2005, SECTION 195, effective July 1,
					 2005.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 465 - DEPARTMENT OF CHILD SERVICES › Article 2 - CHILD WELFARE SERVICES › Rule 13 - Children's Homes and Child Caring Institutions Defined as Emergency Shelter Care Group Homes › Section 13-43 - Record keeping; general

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC 12-13-5-3
Affected: IC 12-17.4
Sec. 43.
(a) The
				child caring institution shall make all records pertaining to personnel and
				children in care available for SDPW, SBH, and SFM review.
(b) The child caring institution shall make
				medical records of children and staff available for SDPW and SBH
				review.
(c) Children's records
				shall be available only to the child, the placing agency, parent, guardian, or
				any of their written designees in addition to SDPW, SBH, and SFM. The local
				school corporation shall have access to children's records to the extent
				necessary to provide educational services and only in compliance with statutory
				requirements regarding confidentiality and access.
Transferred from the Division of Family Resources ( 470
					 IAC 3-15-43 ) to the Department of Child Services ( 465 IAC 2-13-43 ) by P.L.
					 234-2005, SECTION 195, effective July 1,
					 2005.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 465 - DEPARTMENT OF CHILD SERVICES › Article 2 - CHILD WELFARE SERVICES › Rule 13 - Children's Homes and Child Caring Institutions Defined as Emergency Shelter Care Group Homes › Section 13-44 - Personnel records

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC 12-13-5-3
Affected: IC 12-17.4
Sec. 44.
(a) The
				child caring institution shall establish and maintain an individual record for
				each staff member.
(b) The record
				shall include the following information prior to employment:
(1) Application.
(2) Name, address, and telephone
				number.
(3) Name, address, and
				telephone number of the person to be notified in the event of an
				emergency.
(4) Documentation of
				training, education, experience, and any other required
				qualifications.
(5) Reference notes
				or reports, with evaluations of ability, character, and suitability for working
				with children.
(6) Signed,
				notarized criminal history affidavit.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 465 - DEPARTMENT OF CHILD SERVICES › Article 2 - CHILD WELFARE SERVICES › Rule 13 - Children's Homes and Child Caring Institutions Defined as Emergency Shelter Care Group Homes › Section 13-45 - Volunteer records

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC 12-13-5-3
Affected: IC 12-17.4
Sec. 45.
The child caring institution shall maintain a record of the
				  following information for each volunteer:
(1) Name, address, and telephone
				number.
(2) Name, address, and
				telephone number of the person to be notified in the event of an
				emergency.
(3) Documentation of
				reference with an evaluation of the following:
(A) Ability, character, and suitability for
				working with children.
(B)
				Orientation and training, as required under section 54 of this rule.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 465 - DEPARTMENT OF CHILD SERVICES › Article 2 - CHILD WELFARE SERVICES › Rule 13 - Children's Homes and Child Caring Institutions Defined as Emergency Shelter Care Group Homes › Section 13-46 - Child's records

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC 12-13-5-3
Affected: IC 12-17.4
Sec. 46.
(a) The
				child caring institution shall maintain a record of the following information
				for each child admitted:
(1) Name.
(2) Sex.
(3) Date of birth.
(4) Name, address, and marital status of both
				parents.
(5) Name, age, and address
				of child's brothers and sisters, step or half-brothers and sisters, and near
				relatives.
(6) Religious
				information necessary to provide appropriate services.
(7) Information upon which the admission
				decision was based.
(8) Name of
				agencies which have had contact with the child and the family and dates of
				contacts.
(9) Name and address of
				person or placing agency requesting admission.
(10) Date of admission.
(11) Written agreement with the placing
				agency or person.
(12) A copy of
				the court order or other document authorizing placement of the child in the
				child caring institution.
(13) SDPW
				case plan, if applicable.
(14)
				Documentation of any discipline of a child which results in an
				injury.
(15) School report,
				including teachers' evaluation of child's progress.
(16) Report by any specialist, such as
				psychiatrist or psychologist, if applicable.
(17) Discharge information required under
				section 65 of this rule.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 465 - DEPARTMENT OF CHILD SERVICES › Article 2 - CHILD WELFARE SERVICES › Rule 13 - Children's Homes and Child Caring Institutions Defined as Emergency Shelter Care Group Homes › Section 13-47 - Employee qualifications; generally

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC 12-13-5-3
Affected: IC 12-17.4
Sec. 47.
The child caring institution shall employ staff who are
				  qualified by education, training, and experience for their assigned
				  responsibility. An employee who is in a position on the effective date of this
				  rule and who was qualified for that position under the previous rule 470 IAC
				  3-6
[ 470 IAC 3-6 was repealed filed Jun 27, 1991, 12:00 p.m.: 14 IR
				  2045.]
, is exempted from this rule.
Transferred from the Division of Family Resources ( 470
					 IAC 3-15-47 ) to the Department of Child Services ( 465 IAC 2-13-47 ) by P.L.
					 234-2005, SECTION 195, effective July 1,
					 2005.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 465 - DEPARTMENT OF CHILD SERVICES › Article 2 - CHILD WELFARE SERVICES › Rule 13 - Children's Homes and Child Caring Institutions Defined as Emergency Shelter Care Group Homes › Section 13-48 - Administrative personnel

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC 31-27-2-4
Affected: IC 31-27-5
Sec. 48.
(a) The
				group home shall employ staff to perform administrative, supervisory, service,
				and direct care functions.
(b)
				Functions may be combined only upon the approval of the department.
(c) When nondirect care functions have been
				approved by the department and are combined, the staff member shall meet the
				requirements for each function.
(d)
				The administrator shall be at least twenty-five (25) years of age.
(e) The staff member responsible for the
				general management and administration of the group home shall have a master's
				degree or higher from an accredited school in:
(1) social work;
(2) counseling; or
(3) a related human service area of
				study.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 465 - DEPARTMENT OF CHILD SERVICES › Article 2 - CHILD WELFARE SERVICES › Rule 13 - Children's Homes and Child Caring Institutions Defined as Emergency Shelter Care Group Homes › Section 13-49 - Professional personnel

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC 12-13-5-3
Affected: IC 12-17.4
Sec. 49.
(a) The
				staff, hereafter referred to as caseworker, who perform casework or group work
				tasks, counseling with children and their families, or planning of services for
				children and their families, shall have a master's degree in social work,
				psychology, or counseling from an accredited school. The caseworker may have a
				bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or a related area of
				study from an accredited school if under the supervision of a person holding a
				master's degree in social work, psychology, or counseling.
(b) Professional staff which are full-time,
				part-time, or consulting, including psychologists, psychiatrists, physicians,
				dentists, teachers, and nurses, shall meet the respective licensing or
				certification requirements of their profession in the state of
				Indiana.
(c) Professional services
				required for residents of group homes may be provided by one (1) of the
				following:
(1) Direct employment of qualified
				staff.
(2) Contract with qualified
				staff.
(3) Qualified staff from the
				parent agency.
(4) A community
				mental health clinic.
(5) The child
				placing agency.
(6) The
				administrator.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 465 - DEPARTMENT OF CHILD SERVICES › Article 2 - CHILD WELFARE SERVICES › Rule 13 - Children's Homes and Child Caring Institutions Defined as Emergency Shelter Care Group Homes › Section 13-50 - Direct care personnel; child-staff ratios

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC 31-27-2-4
Affected: IC 31-27-5
Sec. 50.
(a) The
				staff members responsible for the daily direct care and supervision of the
				children shall:
(1) be at least twenty-one
				(21) years of age; and
(2) have at
				least a high school or equivalency diploma.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 465 - DEPARTMENT OF CHILD SERVICES › Article 2 - CHILD WELFARE SERVICES › Rule 13 - Children's Homes and Child Caring Institutions Defined as Emergency Shelter Care Group Homes › Section 13-51 - Volunteers

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC 12-13-5-3
Affected: IC 12-17.4
Sec. 51.
(a) A child
				caring institution which utilizes volunteers shall have and follow a written
				plan. The plan shall include provision for the following:
(1) Reference checks.
(2) Supervision by a paid staff
				member.
(3) Orientation and
				training in the philosophy of the child caring institution, the needs of
				children in care, and the methods of meeting those needs.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 465 - DEPARTMENT OF CHILD SERVICES › Article 2 - CHILD WELFARE SERVICES › Rule 13 - Children's Homes and Child Caring Institutions Defined as Emergency Shelter Care Group Homes › Section 13-52 - Students

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC 12-13-5-3
Affected: IC 12-17.4
Sec. 52.
Graduate or undergraduate students in a field work placement
				  at the child caring institution shall be subject to the general personnel
				  policies of the child caring institution, but shall not be considered or used
				  as substitutes for employed staff.
Transferred from the Division of Family Resources ( 470
					 IAC 3-15-52 ) to the Department of Child Services ( 465 IAC 2-13-52 ) by P.L.
					 234-2005, SECTION 195, effective July 1,
					 2005.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 465 - DEPARTMENT OF CHILD SERVICES › Article 2 - CHILD WELFARE SERVICES › Rule 13 - Children's Homes and Child Caring Institutions Defined as Emergency Shelter Care Group Homes › Section 13-53 - Relief staff

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC 12-13-5-3
Affected: IC 12-17.4
Sec. 53.
(a) The
				child caring institution shall employ a sufficient number of qualified persons
				to provide care and supervision for the children at all times.
(b) The child caring institution shall
				operate and maintain the program without depending on the work of the children
				or detracting from the primary work of direct care workers in the care and
				supervision of children.
(c) The
				child caring institution shall provide planned relief for direct care staff.
				The child caring institution shall have qualified relief staff to substitute
				for direct care staff for sick leave, vacation, relief time, and other
				absences.
(d) The administrator
				shall designate in writing a staff member on the premises to be in charge when
				the administrator is absent. The designated staff member shall have sufficient
				knowledge of SDPW requirements and emergency procedures to make appropriate
				decisions.
Transferred from the Division of Family Resources ( 470
					 IAC 3-15-53 ) to the Department of Child Services ( 465 IAC 2-13-53 ) by P.L.
					 234-2005, SECTION 195, effective July 1,
					 2005.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 465 - DEPARTMENT OF CHILD SERVICES › Article 2 - CHILD WELFARE SERVICES › Rule 13 - Children's Homes and Child Caring Institutions Defined as Emergency Shelter Care Group Homes › Section 13-54 - Staff development

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC 12-13-5-3
Affected: IC 12-17.4
Sec. 54.
(a) The
				child caring institution shall have a written plan for the orientation, ongoing
				training, and development of all staff members.
(b) The child caring institution shall
				provide each new staff member planned job orientation within two (2) weeks of
				the starting date of employment.
(c) Staff members working directly with
				children shall receive at least twenty (20) clock hours of training activities
				during each full year of employment. Part-time staff members shall receive at
				least ten (10) hours of training activities during each full year of
				employment. Activities related to supervision of the staff member's routine
				tasks shall not be considered training activities for the purposes of this
				subsection.
(d) The child caring
				institution shall document that each staff member working directly with
				children receives training in the following areas:
(1) Administrative procedures and overall
				program goals.
(2) Principles and
				practices of child care.
(3) Family
				relationships and the impact of separation.
(4) Behavior management techniques.
(5) Emergency and safety
				procedures.
(6) Identification and
				reporting of child abuse and neglect.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 465 - DEPARTMENT OF CHILD SERVICES › Article 2 - CHILD WELFARE SERVICES › Rule 13 - Children's Homes and Child Caring Institutions Defined as Emergency Shelter Care Group Homes › Section 13-55 - Daily routines

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC 12-13-5-3
Affected: IC 12-17.4
Sec. 55.
(a) The
				child caring institution shall provide the children with a daily routine which
				is planned to develop healthful habits in eating, sleeping, and
				exercising.
(b) The child caring
				institution shall provide each child with training and assistance in
				maintaining good habits of personal care and hygiene, including bathing,
				brushing teeth, grooming, and changing soiled or wet clothing as
				needed.
(c) The daily routine shall
				provide time for privacy and individual pursuits of each child, including
				provision for opportunity to be away from the group when it is necessary and
				safe for the child to be alone.
Transferred from the Division of Family Resources ( 470
					 IAC 3-15-55 ) to the Department of Child Services ( 465 IAC 2-13-55 ) by P.L.
					 234-2005, SECTION 195, effective July 1,
					 2005.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 465 - DEPARTMENT OF CHILD SERVICES › Article 2 - CHILD WELFARE SERVICES › Rule 13 - Children's Homes and Child Caring Institutions Defined as Emergency Shelter Care Group Homes › Section 13-56 - Personal items

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC 12-13-5-3
Affected: IC 12-17.4
Sec. 56.
(a) The
				child caring institution shall provide each child with individually selected
				and fitted clothing, suitable for the child's age, sex, activities, and
				appropriate for the season and current weather conditions.
(b) The child caring institution shall
				involve the child in the selection, care, and maintenance of personal clothing
				as appropriate to the child's age and ability.
(c) The child caring institution shall allow
				each child to own and acquire clothing, toys, and personal belongings
				appropriate to age and development.
(d) The child caring institution shall
				provide storage space within reach of the child for personal possessions,
				clothing, and supplies.
(e) The
				child caring institution shall give all personal belongings and clothing to the
				child when care is terminated.
Transferred from the Division of Family Resources ( 470
					 IAC 3-15-56 ) to the Department of Child Services ( 465 IAC 2-13-56 ) by P.L.
					 234-2005, SECTION 195, effective July 1,
					 2005.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 465 - DEPARTMENT OF CHILD SERVICES › Article 2 - CHILD WELFARE SERVICES › Rule 13 - Children's Homes and Child Caring Institutions Defined as Emergency Shelter Care Group Homes › Section 13-57 - Discipline and guidance

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC 31-33-1.5-11; P.L. 234-2005, SECTION 194
Affected: IC 12-17.4
Sec. 57.
(a) The
				child caring institution shall:
(1) have a
				written discipline policy; and
(2)
				make the policy available to:
(A) placement
				agencies;
(B) staff;
(C) parents; and
(D) children in care.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 465 - DEPARTMENT OF CHILD SERVICES › Article 2 - CHILD WELFARE SERVICES › Rule 13 - Children's Homes and Child Caring Institutions Defined as Emergency Shelter Care Group Homes › Section 13-58 - Education

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC 12-13-5-3
Affected: IC 12-17.4
Sec. 58.
(a) Each
				child shall be given the same opportunity for education as other children in
				the community.
(b) Children who are
				wards of the SDPW shall attend only public schools or private schools with
				appropriately certified teachers by the state department of education for the
				age group and classes they teach. This requirement shall include any on-grounds
				schools.
(c) When children in
				residence attend a school off-grounds and when transportation to and from
				school is not provided by the school, the child caring institution shall
				provide suitable transportation for the children.
(d) The child caring institution shall work
				with the placing agency, parent, or guardian to ensure that the child's
				education plan is in compliance with the Indiana school attendance
				laws.
(e) The child caring
				institution shall have and follow a written plan for meeting the educational
				needs of children who are unable to attend public school.
Transferred from the Division of Family Resources ( 470
					 IAC 3-15-58 ) to the Department of Child Services ( 465 IAC 2-13-58 ) by P.L.
					 234-2005, SECTION 195, effective July 1,
					 2005.