I’d like to take the next few weeks to discuss some of the facts of foster care about which you might not be aware. Today, I’ll start with the number one reason kids come into care: neglect. Neglect of a child occurs when their basic needs are not adequately met, and...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Brian Heinemann Department of Child Services Cell: 317-473-2416 Email: brian.heinemann@dcs.in.gov Central Canal turns blue for Child Abuse Prevention Month INDIANAPOLIS (April 12, 2022) – Peggy Surbey, Regional Manager of Marion...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Brian Heinemann Department of Child Services Cell: 317-473-2416 Email: brian.heinemann@dcs.in.gov MARION COUNTY (APRIL 5, 2022) – The Indiana Department of Child Services, in partnership with Children’s Bureau + Families First,...
In my last post, I encouraged foster parents to be understanding and patient as a child adapts to their new environment; because they will be exposed to a variety of new experiences. But today, I want to talk about another (albeit less common) phenomenon in terms of...
