Indiana Code 12-17.2-3.5-18. Child abuse and neglect
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Sec. 18. (a) Upon receiving notice of a claim of abuse or neglect in a facility where a provider operates a child care program, the department of child services shall:
(2) conduct an investigation of the claim.
(1) forward a copy of the notice to the division; and
Terms Used In Indiana Code 12-17.2-3.5-18
- child care program: refers to the activities provided for children during the time that children are in the care of a provider. See Indiana Code 12-17.2-3.5-1.2
(b) After an investigation under subsection (a), the department of child services shall make a determination of whether abuse or neglect occurred at the facility.
(c) If the department of child services makes a determination under IC 31-33-8-12 that abuse or neglect at the facility is substantiated, the department shall send a copy of the department’s report to the appropriate office of the division.
As added by P.L.225-2013, SEC.17.