Indiana Senate Enrolled Act 233 Of 2018 , Foster Parent Bill Of Rights

The legislation was signed on April 3, 2018. It directs the Indiana Department of Child Services (DCS) to create a “foster parent bill of rights” that details the rights and responsibilities of foster parents. Starting July 1, 2018, when the law goes into effect, DCS will work with foster parents, child placing agencies, and other individuals and organizations with expertise in foster care services to craft the “foster parent bill of rights . . .