Indiana’s New Child Protection Laws

Indiana’s child protection system is getting a major overhaul starting July 1st, with sweeping new laws aimed at saving lives and increasing transparency. Known as “Kinsleigh’s Law,” a key provision requires caseworkers to personally meet children within 30 days of closing a case—following a tragic death that exposed systemic gaps. The state will now publicly disclose all past and present involvement of the Department of Child Services in cases where a child dies or nearly dies from abuse or neglect within five days. Annual fatality reports will also expand to include investigation details, unsubstantiated calls, screening outcomes, and even the names of judges involved. Plus, new timelines aim to get kids into permanent homes faster by shortening parental compliance windows and protecting foster parents who’ve cared for children over a year—ensuring stability and safety remain top priorities. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/50fca3d4348a8a17