INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF CHILD SERVICES CHILD WELFARE MANUAL

POLICY The Indiana Department of Child Services (DCS) will have monthly face-to-face contact with all children under DCS care and supervision who are at imminent risk of placement. This includes children and their families participating in an Informal Adjustment (IA). Visitation will occur in the home. Contact with Children at Imminent Risk of Placement During critical episodes involving the child and/or family (e.g., potential risk of removal, new child abuse and/or neglect (CA/N) allegations, potential runaway situations, pregnancy of the child, lack of parental contact, etc.), contact must be made within 24 hours of receiving knowledge that a crisis has occurred. The Family Case Manager (FCM) will monitor and evaluate the situation, as well as convene the Child and Family Team (CFT), to assess whether the situation warrants additional services or supports to the family. See separate policies