Indiana § 31-26-6-6 - Evaluation of needs; determination of appropriate delivery mechanisms; recommendation regarding allocation and distribution of funds
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§ 31-26-6-6. Evaluation of needs; determination of appropriate delivery mechanisms; recommendation regarding allocation and distribution of funds
Sec. 6. (a) Each regional services council shall, according to guidelines and policies established by the department, include in its plan an evaluation of local child welfare service needs and a determination of appropriate delivery mechanisms. The policies shall provide an opportunity for local services providers to be represented in the evaluation of local child welfare service needs. In addition, the regional services council shall take public testimony regarding local service needs and system changes.
(b) The council shall also recommend in the plan, or any revision, addition, or update relating to implementation of a plan under section 12(a) of this chapter, the allocation and distribution among service providers of funds that:
(1) the department allocates to the service region; and
(2) are used to pay for the expenses of child welfare programs and child services administered by the department within the region.
As added by P.L.146-2008, SEC.571.
Source: official Indiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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