Sec. 1. (a) The purpose of the Indiana kids first trust program and this chapter is to recognize that:
(1) the children of the state are its single greatest resource;
(2) children require the utmost protection to guard their future and the future of the state;
(3) it is in the public interest to protect children from abuse and neglect; and
(4) it is in the public interest to reduce infant mortality.
(b) The Indiana kids first trust program shall provide funds for community programs that prevent child abuse and neglect.
(c) The Indiana kids first trust program shall provide funds for community programs that reduce infant mortality from the infant mortality account established by section 14 of this chapter.
As added by P.L.145-2006, SEC.272.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law
Article 26. Child Services: Programs
Chapter 4. Indiana Kids First Trust
31-26-4-5. Indiana Kids First Trust Fund Board
31-26-4-7. Chairperson and Vice Chairperson of Board
31-26-4-8. Meetings; Quorum; Voting of Board; Minutes
31-26-4-9. Terms of Board Members
31-26-4-10. Compensation of Board Members
31-26-4-11. Strategic Plan; Plan Proposal and Fund Request Method
31-26-4-12. Indiana Kids First Trust Fund
31-26-4-14. Infant Mortality Account
31-26-4-17. Nonprofit Subsidiary Corporation; Duties; Report