Official site of the Indiana Department of Child Services (DCS). Call the Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline at 1-800-800-5556 to report child abuse or neglect.
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We champion Indiana’s future by protecting children and strengthening families with compassion and determination. Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and families? Join our team of family case managers! Apply at bit.ly/WorkForDCS.
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24/7/365 confidential support and treatment options for mental health and substance use challenges are available for you and anyone you know looking for help: samhsa.gov/find-help
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Donaven has a special way of bringing happiness to the people around him. Whether he’s sharing a joke, telling one of his imaginative stories or making sure someone else is taken care of, he’s happiest when he’s making others smile. bit.ly/4zibqmN
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Korysa is passionate about her faith, loves making others laugh and dreaming about the adventures she’ll share with her forever family. She’s hoping for a family who will support her faith, listen to her and give her the encouragement she needs to thrive. bit.ly/4hM8GqO
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Meet Imani. She's always ready to turn up the music, plan a salon day or find a way to help someone out! She’s hoping for a forever family who will celebrate her roots, support her faith and make sure she feels included, heard and loved. indianaadoptionprogram.org/p…
Do you know the do’s and don’ts of Safe Sleep? Watch this video from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission: youtu.be/HtWVVbtbmHM?si=w5a2….
View recent recalls on baby products here: cpsc.gov/search?search_api_f….
Did you know Indiana has several Family Resource Centers (FRC) that provide support to Hoosier families at little to no cost? FRCs help families be strong, healthy and successful. Find your local FRC here: strengtheninginfamilies.org.
Join us for Resource and Adoptive Parent Training (RAPT) Super Saturday on Oct. 17!
Super Saturday provides access to additional resources and learning opportunities for those currently or considering fostering or adopting. Learn more at in.gov/dcs/training/foster-p….
Yesterday, DCS Director Jennifer Dorfmeyer spoke at @voaohin's ribbon cutting ceremony for the Legacy Recovery House, which supports mothers recovering from substance use disorder. The program allows women to continue their recovery while living with their children.
October is Safe Sleep Month, and keeping your baby safe can be as simple as ABC! Just remember to make sure your baby sleeps alone, on their back and in a crib. For more information, visit in.gov/health/safesleep/safe….
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Give Kaylee some art supplies, a little room to create and she’ll take it from there! She loves expressing her imagination through crafts and art, but she’s just as happy running around at the park, swimming or showing off her gymnastics skills. bit.ly/4rJprHN
#KinshipCareMonth might be ending, but we will continue to celebrate and thank the family members and close family friends who help keep children safe and cared for when it matters most.
From all of us at DCS, thank you for all you do for Hoosier children!
Did you know there's an Option 2 when calling the Indiana Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline? After choosing your preferred language, callers can press 2 and be referred to local resources that provide free, home-based case management services independently of DCS.
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Kinship care can bring a child the comfort of family, but it can also come with complicated emotions and unexpected challenges. This article offers practical ways to work through those challenges while keeping the child’s needs at the center. bit.ly/3VdFC3K
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Maya is happiest with a good book, a fun game or a chance to get creative. She’s hoping for a forever family who will take an interest in the things she loves, encourage her to try new things and make sure she feels heard and supported.bit.ly/3V1LixP
Aishah is a caring and loving great-aunt, and she’s also a kinship caregiver. Listen to her story here: youtu.be/qRE1jB6n0AI. #KinshipCareMonth
Foster parents do more than provide a safe place for children to stay – they offer stability, care and hope. Becoming a foster parent can change a child’s life and a family’s future. Submit an interest form at bit.ly/INFosters and learn more at in.gov/dcs/foster-care/.
In her spare time, DCS Family Case Manager Susann Field is sewing quilts for kinship families during #KinshipMonth. Each child picked a fabric for their quilt square and wrote what they love about being in their kinship placement. #IgniteHope #CultivateJoy
Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID) is a leading cause of infant deaths in the state of Indiana. However, most sleep-related suffocation and sleep-related deaths are preventable with the safe sleep ABCs. For more information, visit in.gov/health/safesleep/safe….
Did you know @INdnrnews offers Indiana State Park Annual Entrance Passes to foster families? Apply for a pass and learn more about other foster family perks at in.gov/dcs/foster-care/licen….
