Indiana DCS announces changes in financial assistance programs [Video]

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Department of Child Services (DCS) announced changes in its financial assistance programs Wednesday to help find permanent homes for children.

Starting July 1, families who provide a home through adoption or eligible guardianships to a child in Indiana’s foster care system will receive financial supports equal to 100% of the amount the child received while in foster care. 

The financial support helps make sure that people who adopt children in DCS care are set up in the best way to take care of those children, according to a news release. 

This is made possible through DCS’ Indiana Adoption Assistance Program and Guardianship Assistance Program. 

“Finding the right, safe and permanent home in a timely manner is a top priority for DCS, and these supports play vital roles in accomplishing that,” said Jeni O’Malley, a spokesperson for DCS.   

Families …