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.

Terry Stigdon will be the new director after Mary Beth Bonaventura's resignation.

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.

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.