Articles tagged as: Indiana Department of Child Services
February 22, 2018
Bill Aims To Improve DCS Communication With Schools
The bill would direct DCS to better communicate with schools and courts.
Read MoreFebruary 19, 2018
Number of Kids in Child Welfare System Strains Public Defenders
The Indiana Task Force on Public Defense is touring the state to hear from attorneys, social workers, and citizens about strains on the public defense system.
Read MoreFebruary 14, 2018
Children's Commission Gets Update On DCS Review Process
DCS Director Terry Stigdon gave an update on what was happening with the state's independent assessment.
Read MoreFebruary 12, 2018
Foster Families Recognized At Statehouse Event
An appreciation event for foster families across the state comes as the Department of Child Services is under review.
Read MoreFebruary 12, 2018
State Senator Wants Legislative Commission To Investigate DCS
Sen. Eddie Melton says his proposed commission is meant to work in conjunction with ongoing independent efforts to explore issues at the embattled state agency.
Read MoreFebruary 1, 2018
Consultant Delivers First Progress Report On DCS Evaluation
An outside consultant delivered its first progress report on the DCS assessment Thursday - an update that's yielded more questions than answers.
Read MoreJanuary 3, 2018
Democrats Want Legislature To Investigate Issues At DCS
Republican legislative leaders indicated they will likely not take any significant action in the 2018 session to address issues at DCS.
Read MoreDecember 28, 2017
Governor Holcomb Names New DCS Director
Terry Stigdon will be the new director after Mary Beth Bonaventura's resignation.
Read MoreDecember 18, 2017
DCS Chief, Holcomb Disagree On Agency Funding Levels
Indiana DCS Director Mary Beth Bonaventura says the well-being of Hoosier children has been put at risk because of steps taken by Gov. Holcomb's administration.
Read MoreDecember 18, 2017
The Latest: Holcomb Disputes Child Welfare Chief's Claims
Mary Beth Bonaventura says she fears "lives will be lost and families ruined" if changes aren't made. Gov. Eric Holcomb says funding for the DCS has actually increased over the recent years.
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