DCS Announcements (Updated 2/9/2010)
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The December Practice Indicator Reports have been published. To view the reports, go to http://www.in.gov/dcs/2974.htm.
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Notice to Foster Parents Regarding 1099
The 1099 that foster parents recently received regarding foster care maintenance per diems was sent out in error. Foster parents will be receiving a corrected 1099 from the State that will, in all but a limited number of cases, show zero reportable income related to the foster care maintenance payments that parents have received.
In addition, at this time, no income related to foster care per diems has been reported to the Internal Revenue Service.
We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this has caused you.
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Notice to Adoptive Parents Regarding 1099
In the next few days you will receive a 1099 Misc form from the State of Indiana in regard to the adoption assistance payments you received from the state in 2009. Please note that this form was sent in error and will be corrected. None of the adoption assistance payments you received in 2009 were reported to the IRS as income. You will receive a corrected 1099 form that no longer includes the adoption assistance payments in that report.
We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this has caused you.
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The DCS Ombudsman Bureau was created in 2009 by the Indiana State Legislature. The Bureau has the authority to receive, investigate and attempt to resolve complaints concerning the actions of the Department of Child Services (DCS) and to make recommendations to improve the child welfare system. The Bureau operates independently of DCS and is housed in the Department of Administration. More information can be found at the DCS Ombudsman website.
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The United Way Building in Columbus, which housed the Bartholomew County DCS Office, was destroyed in a Christmas Eve fire. The Bartholomew County staff will temporarily relocate to Seymour until a more permanent location can be secured. The Bartholomew County Office number (812.376.9361) and fax line (812.314.2482) are being forwarded to Seymour.
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Learn about Guardian Ad Litem/Court Appointed Special Advocate (GAL/CASA) Volunteer Programs in Indiana
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You can donate new or gently used books to foster kids at all the Indianapolis Colt's Blue Fridays! Check out the Books for Youth events page to view all donation opportunities.
A Message from Governor Mitch Daniels
“Our new crew is reshaping government to make sure that Hoosier children who need the state's protection receive it, and children who are entitled to financial support get it.”
Mitch Daniels
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Vision: Children thrive in safe, caring, supportive families and communities.
Mission: The Indiana Department of Child Services (DCS) protects children from abuse and neglect. DCS does this by partnering with families and communities to provide safe, nurturing, and stable homes.
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