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IN SB0251
Bill
AI Summary
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Amends Indiana Code IC 31-34-21 to require foster parents and long-term foster parents to use a standardized form when submitting written statements during periodic case reviews for children in need of services
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Creates a detailed "Foster Parent Reporting Form" with yes/no questions and comment sections covering: unresolved problems, child's health, adjustment to foster home, medical examinations, and whether requested assistance was received
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Form includes sections on counseling (therapist rapport, counseling participation with biological parents), visitation (behavioral changes before/after visits), and school performance (grades, friendships, behavioral issues)
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Requires foster parents to report on interactions with court personnel, CASA volunteers, and therapeutic foster care agency representatives, including whether calls are returned within 24 hours
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Effective date of July 1, 2019
Legislative Description
Foster parent reporting form. Prescribes a standardized form to be used for submission of a written statement by a foster parent in a periodic case review for a child in need of services.
Last Action
First reading: referred to Committee on Family and Children Services
1/3/2019