How do I contact DCS Indiana?
How do I contact DCS Indiana?
1-800-800-5556. If you suspect a child is being abused or neglected, call the Indiana Department of Child Services’ Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline today. It is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including weekends and holidays.
What are DCS locations?
DCS National Office Locations
- ALABAMA. 310 Bridge Street, Suite 320, Huntsville, AL 35806.
- CALIFORNIA. 137 W. Drummond Avenue Ridgecrest, CA 93555.
- FLORIDA. 109 Bailey Drive, Niceville, FL 32578.
- MARYLAND. 46641 Corporate Drive Lexington Park, MD 20653.
- MASSACHUSETTS. 295 Foster Street, Suite 120, Littleton, MA 01460.
How long does DCS have to investigate in Indiana?
IC 31-33-8-1 provides that a DCS assessment shall be initiated as follows: (1) when the report alleges neglect, the assessment shall be initiated within a reasonably prompt period, but not later than five days; (2) when the report alleges abuse, the assessment shall be initiated immediately, but not later than twenty- …
What is CPS called in Indiana?
Child Protective Services
Indiana’s Child Protective Services (CPS), protects Indiana’s children from further abuse or neglect and prevents, remedies, or assists in solving problems that may result in abuse, neglect, exploitation, or delinquency of children.
What can’t CPS do in Indiana?
CPS cannot enter your home without your permission. Although CPS can show up to your home without notice, they cannot enter without your consent. Unless CPS has a court order, or they believe your child is in immediate danger, they can’t enter your home unless you say it’s okay.
What does a DCs case manager do?
A case manager may help children, individuals with disabilities, the elderly, and the chronically ill coordinate social and health care services.
How many regions are delineated across the state of TN according to DCs?
DCS has 12 regions across the state of Tennessee — shown on the map above — and offices in each county.
