Ind. Code § 31-28-1-1 Application
Sec. 1. This chapter applies to children who receive foster care that is funded by the department.
As added by P.L.145-2006, SEC.274. Amended by P.L.128-2012, SEC.141.
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in effectInd. Code § 31-28-1-2 "Provider"
Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "provider" has the meaning set forth in IC 16-39-7-1.
As added by P.L.145-2006, SEC.274.
Ind. Code § 31-28-1-3 Health summary record; contents
Sec. 3. The local office of the county in which a foster child resides shall maintain a health summary record for the foster child. The provider that has provided ongoing care to the child shall complete the record. The record must include the following:
(1) A summary of health care provided to the child.
(2) Recommendations for future health care needs of the child.
As added by P.L.145-2006, SEC.274. Amended by P.L.128-2012, SEC.142.
Ind. Code § 31-28-1-4 Transfer of records
Sec. 4. The local office shall obtain the record from the provider required under section 3 of this chapter when the child:
(1) is placed in foster care; and
(2) is returned to the natural parents, adopted, or placed in another permanent plan.
As added by P.L.145-2006, SEC.274. Amended by P.L.128-2012, SEC.143.
Ind. Code § 31-28-1-5 Forms
Sec. 5. The department shall provide the necessary forms to each provider to carry out the purposes of this chapter.
As added by P.L.145-2006, SEC.274.
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