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IN SR0091
Resolution
AI Summary
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Urges the Indiana Legislative Council to assign a study committee to examine improvements to the Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS) assessment used by the Department of Child Services
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CANS assessments evaluate children's strengths and needs to determine appropriate behavioral health services and placement categories, producing recommendations ranging from 0 to 7
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Assessments gather information from multiple sources including the child, family, Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA), Guardians Ad Litem, resource parents, service providers, and schools
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Resolution emphasizes that child placement decisions are sensitive and complex, requiring careful evaluation that prioritizes child welfare
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Introduced April 18, 2019 by Senator Niezgodski and referred to the Committee on Family and Children Services
Legislative Description
A SENATE RESOLUTION urging the legislative council to assign to an appropriate study committee the topic of how to improve the structure and utilization of the Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS) assessment used by the Department of Child Services (DCS).