Indiana Administrative Code Title 465 - DEPARTMENT OF CHILD SERVICES
Indiana Administrative Code – Title 465: Department of Child Services (DCS)
Title 465 of the Indiana Administrative Code outlines the rules and regulations implemented by the Indiana Department of Child Services (DCS). This agency is responsible for child protection, child welfare, foster care, adoption services, and the administration of child support enforcement across the state.
🔹 Key Areas Covered in Title 465:
Here are some of the main topics addressed under Title 465:
Child Welfare Services
Procedures for investigating reports of child abuse and neglect.
Criteria for substantiating allegations.
Family preservation and reunification efforts.
Foster Care and Licensing
Standards for licensing foster homes and facilities.
Training and support requirements for foster parents.
Rules for placement, care, and supervision of children in foster care.
Adoption Services
Regulations for adoptive placements.
Requirements for pre- and post-adoption services.
Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children (ICPC) guidelines.
Child Support Enforcement
Enforcement and collection of child support.
Guidelines for cooperation with custodial and non-custodial parents.
Rules for modifying and enforcing court orders.
Juvenile Services and Institutional Care
Policies for services provided to children under the juvenile justice system.
Licensing of child-caring institutions and group homes.
Confidentiality and Records
Access to and protection of child welfare case records.
Sharing of information with courts, law enforcement, and relevant agencies.
Appeals and Hearings
Rights of families and service providers to appeal DCS decisions.
Hearing procedures and timelines.
📘 Legal Authority
Title 465 rules are adopted by the Department of Child Services under the authority granted by the Indiana General Assembly and must comply with applicable federal child welfare laws, including:
The Adoption and Safe Families Act (ASFA)
The Fostering Connections Act
Title IV-E and IV-D of the Social Security Act
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