Sec. 6. The report required under section 4 of this chapter must do the following:
(1) Indicate the department's progress in recruiting, training, and retaining family case managers.
(2) Describe the methodology used to compute caseloads for each family case manager.
(3) Indicate whether the statewide average caseloads for family case managers exceed the caseload standards established by the department.
(4) If the report indicates that average caseloads exceed caseload standards, include a written plan that indicates the steps that are being taken to reduce caseloads.
(5) Identify, describe, and, if appropriate, recommend best management practices and resources required to achieve effective and efficient delivery of child protection services.
As added by P.L.145-2006, SEC.271. Amended by P.L.131-2009, SEC.27.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law
Article 25. Child Services: Administration
Chapter 2. General Duties of the Department of Child Services
31-25-2-2.5. No Personal Liability for Official Acts
31-25-2-3. Department Organization
31-25-2-4. Family Case Manager Caseload Reports
31-25-2-5. Caseload Limitations
31-25-2-6. Report Requirements
31-25-2-7.5. Remote Child and Family Services
31-25-2-8.5. Department of Child Services Cost and Rate Reporting
31-25-2-10. Department Duties Concerning Staff
31-25-2-11. Powers, Responsibilities, and Duties
31-25-2-11.5. Director or Director's Designee Requirements
31-25-2-12. Notice of Existence of Photographs, X-Rays, and Physical Medical Examination Reports
31-25-2-13. Access to Photographs, X-Rays, and Physical Medical Examination Reports
31-25-2-14. Cooperation With Public and Private Agencies
31-25-2-15. Purchase of Services of Public or Private Agency
31-25-2-16. Department of Child Services Child Care Fund
31-25-2-21. Transitional Services Plan; Participation by Child Representatives
31-25-2-22. Provide List to State Department of Health; Electronic Means
31-25-2-23. Permanency Roundtable Duties; Residential Placement Committee
31-25-2-24. Report Concerning Child Fatalities
31-25-2-25. Kinship Care Navigator Program Report
31-25-2-26. Collaborative Child and Family Assistance Programs