Resources for Wards of the Court and Foster Children
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for Wards and Fosters
Foster Care
Fostering Connections to Success and Increasing Adoptions Act of 2008
Title II-Improving Outcomes for Children in Foster Care Section 205
This law requires child welfare programs to develop a health care plan for any child
in a foster care placement.
DCS: Department of Child Services
The Indiana Department of Child Services protects children from abuse and neglect.
They work with families and communities to provide safe, nurturing, and stable homes.
Contact your child’s Family Case Manager with questions about your child’s placement
and case status.
Indiana's Child Protective Services (CPS)
Child Protective Services protects Indiana's children from further abuse or neglect.
They assist in solving problems that may result in abuse, neglect, exploitation,
or delinquency of children.
Contact CPS: (800)-800-5556
Indiana Family Helpline
The Family Helpline has information about health, food programs, dental providers,
and more. Bilingual staff is available.
Contact Indiana Family Helpline: (800)-433-0746
Indiana 2-1-1
Indiana 2-1-1 has information about social services including food, housing, employment,
counseling, and more.
Missing Children
Contact State Police: (800)-831-8953
