1. Child Welfare Policies - DCS - IN.gov
Chapter 4 - Assessment · Chapter 8 - Out-of-Home... · Chapter 12 - Foster Family...
The DCS policy team is in the process of converting each child welfare policy to a new template, to better align with the DCS mission, vision, and practice model. During this conversion process, the format of the policies may differ as policies are developed or revised.
2. DCS: Policies
State Policy Overview · Administrative Policies · Child Welfare Policies · Policy Manual Archives · Child Support Bureau Policies · Drug Endangered Children ...
3. DCS Policies & Procedures - TN.gov
Chapter 1 - Administration, 1.1, Providing Equal Access to Programs, Services and Activities for Individuals with Disabilities under ...
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4. DCS Laws, Rules, and Policies | Arizona Department of Child Safety
The Department develops Administrative Rules and administrative and program policies to implement those laws. The laws and Rules governing the Department are ...
Federal and State laws govern the activities of the Department. The Department develops Administrative Rules and administrative and program policies to implement those laws. The laws and Rules governing the Department are identified in the Legal Authority section of the policies. The Department updates it policies on an ongoing basis to respond to new or revised Federal and
5. Code of Conduct for Indiana Department of Child Services
The DCS Code of Conduct complements our policies and serves as a guide for ethical standards to assist DCS staff. It supports DCS's vision, mission, and values.
Welcome to Code of Conduct, developed and presented by the Indiana Child Welfare Education and Training Partnership. This training is available in different formats for State of Indiana employees and School of Social Work students. Scroll down the page for instructions on how to take this trainin
6. Policies - Indiana Foster Care
Jul 24, 2023 · DCS Policy is available online and provides comprehensive information regarding child welfare practice. For questions or more information ...
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7. [PDF] Indiana Statutes and Case Law on DCS Assessments and ...
The Indiana Department of Child Services (DCS) is the State agency designated to receive reports of child abuse and neglect. The term “CPS investigation” ...
8. [PDF] Indiana Child Welfare Policy Manual - Pillars U
Feb 7, 2022 · Mission. The Indiana DCS leads the state's response to allegations of child abuse and neglect and facilitates child support payments. We ...
9. Documents - Indiana Foster Care
Feb 19, 2024 · DCS Policy 16.02 - Financial Assistance for Relative Placements ... IndianaFosterCare.org is owned and operated by the Indiana Department of Child ...
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10. DCS Policies, Reports, Manuals - TN.gov
DCS Policies, Reports, Manuals. This section of the website houses links to DCS Policies and Procedures, plus Annual Reports and important documents, which ...
This section of the website houses links to DCS Policies and Procedures, plus Annual Reports and important documents, which can be found linked in the left sidebar.
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11. Editorial: Holcomb, lawmakers must review DCS policies - IndyStar
Dec 22, 2017 · It is imperative that Indiana's elected officials immediately listen to the concerns of those working in the trenches of DCS to ensure child ...
It is imperative that Indiana's elected officials listen to the concerns of those working in the trenches of DCS to ensure child safety and stability.
12. GOP advances 'parental rights' bill targeting DCS policies for ...
Feb 10, 2023 · An October ruling from the Indiana Court of Appeals affirmed DCS' actions in a case involving a parent and their minor transgender child. In ...
Proponents say the bill would protect parents who don't accept their transgender children from allegations of abuse.
13. Resource & Adoptive Parent Training | Computer Assisted Training
Participants will learn DCS policies and processes as they consider the commitment to adopt a foster or relative child. The training will examine state and ...
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14. Indiana DCS: Class action lawsuit alleges system fails to protect kids
Aug 16, 2023 · A class action lawsuit accuses the Indiana Department of Child Services, its director and Gov. Eric Holcomb of violating foster children's ...
The lawsuit was filed on behalf of 10 foster children and accuses the department for ignoring problems within the state's child welfare system.
15. [PDF] Resource Parent Role Acknowledgement
law, regulations and Indiana Department of Child Services (DCS) policy. Please see the Internet links in Section B below for these complete documents. Below ...
16. [PDF] Foster Parent Handbook - Firefly Children & Family Alliance
When removing a child from their home the Indiana Department of Child Services. (DCS) ... DCS policy encourages the use of respite between foster homes, and does ...
17. Department of Child Services Assessment Released
Recently, the Child Welfare Policy and Practice Group (CWG) concluded its six-month assessment of Indiana's Department of Child Services (DCS) and developed 20 ...
Recently, the Child Welfare Policy and Practice Group (CWG) concluded its six-month assessment of Indiana’s Department of Child Services (DCS) and developed 20 recommendations based on its findings. Gov. Eric Holcomb called for the thorough review of DCS in December 2017.
18. [PDF] Chapter 4 – Reporting, DCS, and Assessment - Kids' Voice Of Indiana
According to DCS policy, the local DCS office assesses child abuse and ... 34-12-5(2) and Indiana Evidence Rules 404(b) and 405(b). See Chapter 7 at ...
19. DCS releases 2018 child fatality report · - Cass County Online
Jan 2, 2020 · INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Child Services investigated 242 child deaths in 2018 as required by state law and determined 65 were ...
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Child Services investigated 242 child deaths in 2018 as required by state law and determined 65 were caused by neglect or abuse. DCS is legally required to review all child fatalities that fit the following criteria: Children under the age of 1 when the child’s death was sudden, unexpected, […]
