The rate of Indiana children in foster care is more than double the national average. Advocates hope upcoming policy changes will aid the foster care system.

Consultants Sue Steib and Paul Vincent stress feedback gathered so far doesn't mean the problems identified are statewide issues.

Sen. Eddie Melton says his proposed commission is not meant to interfere with an ongoing review of the Department of Child Services.

The bill would direct DCS to better communicate with schools and courts.

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.

DCS Director Terry Stigdon gave an update on what was happening with the state's independent assessment.

An appreciation event for foster families across the state comes as the Department of Child Services is under review.

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.

An outside consultant delivered its first progress report on the DCS assessment Thursday - an update that's yielded more questions than answers.

Republican legislative leaders indicated they will likely not take any significant action in the 2018 session to address issues at DCS.