SB0171

Indiana SB0171 amends child welfare laws, including modifying postadoption contact privileges and out-of-home placement considerations.

Indiana SB0171 amends several sections of the Indiana Code to modify child welfare practices. It allows courts to grant postadoption contact privileges if the child is at least 12 months old, down from the previous requirement of two years. The bill also mandates that the Department of Child Services consider specific factors when evaluating out-of-home placements for children in need of services. These factors include the caregiver's willingness to interact with the birth family, the child's fit with the family, and the caregiver's ability to provide necessary supervision.