§ 31-27-2-12 — Statement of rights and responsibilities of foster parent

Indiana § 31-27-2-12

• Jurisdiction: Indiana
• Art. 27: CHILD SERVICES: REGULATION OF
• Ch. 2: General Powers and Duties of the Department

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(a) The department shall, in collaboration
with:
(1) current foster parents;
(2) child placing agencies; and
(3) other individuals and organizations with expertise in foster
care services;
develop and update periodically a statement that describes the rights of
a foster parent that must be known as the "foster parent bill of rights".
(b) The statement required by subsection (a) must summarize the
rights and responsibilities of a foster parent who is providing care and
supervision to a child in a foster family home.
(c) The statement required by subsection (a) must be:
(1) distributed to current and prospective foster parents; and
(2) made available on the department's Internet web site.

Legislative History

As added by P.L.13-2018, SEC.1.