The Indiana Department of Child Services (“DCS”) handles the task of investigating reports of child abuse and neglect in an effort to protect children throughout Indiana. DCS has a legal obligation to investigate all allegations of child abuse and neglect and they have specific statutes and procedures that they are required to follow throughout the investigations. Although the goals of DCS are always to protect the children—the same as all parents want—they may be an intimidating agency to be contacted by if you are accused of abuse or neglect. This blog covers the top five things that you need to ... Read More