Sec. 5. The Indiana Soldiers' and Sailors' Children's Home is established as a state residential school and home for the care of Indiana children who are in need of residential care and would qualify for educational service. Preference shall be given to the admission of children of members of the armed forces and children of families of veterans who meet these admission criteria. A child who requires residential placement in a secure facility (as defined in IC 31-9-2-114), a juvenile detention facility, or a detention center for the safety of the child or others may not be placed at the home.
[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-6.5-5-4.]
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.16. Amended by P.L.142-1995, SEC.16; P.L.55-1997, SEC.7.
Structure Indiana Code
Article 33. Special Institutions
Chapter 4. Indiana Soldiers' and Sailors' Children's Home
16-33-4-1. Armed Forces of the United States Defined
16-33-4-2. County of Residence of the Child Defined
16-33-4-4. Member of the Armed Forces Defined
16-33-4-7. Superintendent; Appointment; Qualifications
16-33-4-8. Superintendent; Powers and Duties
16-33-4-9. Education or Training of Children of Home; Requirements
16-33-4-10. Vocational School; Establishment and Maintenance on Grounds of Home; Financing
16-33-4-11. Admission of Children as Residents of Home; Requirements
16-33-4-12. Application for Admission to Home; Requisites
16-33-4-13. Care, Control, and Training of Children; Responsibilities
16-33-4-14. Placement of Child Upon Admission; Removal or Discharge of Child
16-33-4-15. Removal or Other Placement of Child; Approval
16-33-4-17. Maintenance Charges; Liability for Payment; Procedures
16-33-4-17.5. Reimbursement for Costs of Services Ordered by Juvenile Court; Nonresident Child
16-33-4-18. Maintenance Charges and Agreements; Enforcement
16-33-4-19. Maintenance of Home and Grounds; Cultivation of Connected Lands; Assistance of Children