Official site of the Indiana Department of Child Services (DCS). Call the Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline at 1-800-800-5556 to report child abuse or neglect.
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Did you know there's an Option 2 when calling the Indiana Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline? After choosing your preferred language, callers can press 2 and be referred to local resources that provide free, home-based case management services independently of DCS.
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Kinship care can bring a child the comfort of family, but it can also come with complicated emotions and unexpected challenges. This article offers practical ways to work through those challenges while keeping the child’s needs at the center. bit.ly/3VdFC3K
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Maya is happiest with a good book, a fun game or a chance to get creative. She’s hoping for a forever family who will take an interest in the things she loves, encourage her to try new things and make sure she feels heard and supported.bit.ly/3V1LixP
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Aishah is a caring and loving great-aunt, and she’s also a kinship caregiver. Listen to her story here: piped.video/qRE1jB6n0AI. #KinshipCareMonth
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Foster parents do more than provide a safe place for children to stay – they offer stability, care and hope. Becoming a foster parent can change a child’s life and a family’s future. Submit an interest form at bit.ly/INFosters and learn more at in.gov/dcs/foster-care/.
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In her spare time, DCS Family Case Manager Susann Field is sewing quilts for kinship families during #KinshipMonth. Each child picked a fabric for their quilt square and wrote what they love about being in their kinship placement. #IgniteHope #CultivateJoy
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Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID) is a leading cause of infant deaths in the state of Indiana. However, most sleep-related suffocation and sleep-related deaths are preventable with the safe sleep ABCs. For more information, visit in.gov/health/safesleep/safe….
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Did you know @INdnrnews offers Indiana State Park Annual Entrance Passes to foster families? Apply for a pass and learn more about other foster family perks at in.gov/dcs/foster-care/licen….
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Kinship care is a big part of foster care. 34% to be exact! If you know someone caring a for a family member's child, be sure to remind them what a big impact they are making.
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Ever wonder who can be a kinship caregiver? Anyone who is close to a child and willing to provide a safe, loving home can be a kinship caregiver! Learn more about kinship care and view resources at
in.gov/dcs/foster-care/kinsh….
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Today is #988Day! Join us in raising awareness of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline and reminding people that support is available. Learn more at: samhsa.gov/988Day.
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DCS offices are closed today, but the Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline is ALWAYS open - even on holidays! If you suspect a child is being abused or neglected, call 800-800-5556.
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Meet Keith! He is smart, active and always ready to help! He’s looking for a forever family who will encourage his strengths, support his growth and give him plenty of opportunities to learn and have fun. Get to know him better here: bit.ly/4zTDVbK
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Learn the warning signs of suicide for the people in your life and for yourself: samhsa.gov/mental-health/sui… #SPM2026 #SuicidePrevention #SupportMatters
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September is Kinship Care Month – a time to celebrate family members who help maintain familial connections, provide stability and support the well-being of children who can no longer live with their birth parents. Read the full press release here: in.gov/dcs/files/2026-Kinshi….
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Have you downloaded the Foster Friendly app? Our friends at @AmKidsBelong designed a free app that connects foster families to local discounts and support services. Download the app at bit.ly/FosterFriendlyIN.
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Need help with child support services? The KIDSLINE is an informational call center for questions about child support cases. #ChildSupportAwarenessMonth
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There are no perfect parents, and it's OK to ask for help! Follow these tips to help manage stress and improve your mental well-being.
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