The bill that would require DCS to note whether the child was in foster care at the time of death, or had been returned to their family.

Indiana House Republicans denied an effort Thursday to compel the Department of Child Services to meet legally-defined caseload standards.

Some of the changes involve initial assessments performed by DCS caseworkers after a report of a child in imminent danger.

Indiana Public Broadcasting's Brandon Smith talks with Gov. Eric Holcomb about his work this year and what lies ahead in 2019.

Lawmakers will use next week's state revenue forecast to help determine if they can fulfill that budget request - and many others.

The Indiana Department of Child Services says it needs about $300 million more per year in funding than it got in the last state budget.

Gov. Eric Holcomb says his public health priorities in this 2019 agenda will focus on children and families.

The study committee considered a recommendation to require judges to give foster parents a hearing if they request a role in a child welfare case.

The Department of Child Services announced a campaign to encourage more Hoosiers to become foster and adoptive parents.

The Indiana Court of Appeals' rebuke in July cited a "disturbing trend" involving 10 cases the Department of Child Services handled between September 2017 and March 2018.