Articles tagged as: Indiana Department of Child Services
December 17, 2017
DCS Director Bonaventura To Depart Agency
Gov. Eric Holcomb announced Bonaventura's pending departure as he praised the outgoing agency head.
Read MoreNovember 1, 2017
Foster Families Needed For Children In Indiana
The number of children entering the foster system continues to grow in part because of the opioid epidemic.
Read MoreAugust 28, 2017
State Supreme Court Won't Force DCS To Comply With Caseload Limits
Indiana Supreme Court Justice Geoffrey Slaughter writes that state law isn't specific when it comes to enforcing caseload requirements.
Read MoreJune 1, 2017
State Supreme Court Considers DCS Caseload Lawsuit
The state Supreme Court heard arguments over whether a Department of Child Services caseworker's lawsuit against the agency will move forward.
Read MoreJanuary 30, 2017
Committee Approves Adoption Background Check Change
Legislation would no longer require adoption agencies to check a national registry of child abuse and neglect cases because the registry doesn't exist.
Read MoreOctober 25, 2016
Appeals Court Rules In Favor Of DCS Caseworker
The Indiana Court of Appeals says a lawsuit over DCS caseloads can move forward.
Read MoreJuly 27, 2016
Drug Task Force Meets In Indy
The task force discussed a rise in children's mental health cases and pharmacy robberies.
Read MoreJuly 18, 2016
Report: Indiana Child Deaths Increased More Than 25% In 2014
A recently released report by Indiana's Department of Child Services says 66 children in the state lost their lives because of abuse or neglect during fiscal year 2014.
Read MoreJune 6, 2016
Drug Abuse Blamed For Large Increase In Kids Removed By DCS
The number of children removed from their homes jumped 61 percent from 2012 to 2016, according to the Indiana Department of Child Services.
Read MoreFebruary 23, 2016
Marion County Judge Dismisses DCS Workload Suit
The judge dismissed the lawsuit Monday saying the caseworkers don't have the legal right to bring the claim against DCS.
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