31-28-3-1. Application

Sec. 1. This chapter applies to children who receive foster care that is funded by the department. As added by P.L.145-2006, SEC.274. Amended by P.L.128-2012, SEC.148.

31-28-3-2. Medical Passport Program

Sec. 2. The department shall establish a medical passport program for children who receive foster care. Under the program, the department shall do the following: (1) Maintain a record of medical care provided to a foster child. (2) Facilitate a provider in providing appropriate care to a foster child. (3) Allow foster parents to authorize […]

31-28-3-3. Issuance and Maintenance of Passport

Sec. 3. (a) The local office shall issue the medical passport to a foster child when the child is placed in foster care. The passport must remain with the child until: (1) the child is returned to the natural parents; (2) the child is adopted; or (3) a legal guardian is appointed for the child. […]

31-28-3-4. Administrative Rules

Sec. 4. The director of the department shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 necessary to carry out this chapter. As added by P.L.145-2006, SEC.274.