What is considered neglect of a child in Indiana?

What is considered neglect of a child in Indiana?

Indiana law § 35-46-1-4 considers a person to have neglected a dependent under the age of 17 if they knowingly or intentionally put the dependent in a situation that endangers the child’s life, abandons or cruelly confines the dependent, or deprives the dependent of an education as prescribed by the law.

What is a welfare check on a child?

Welfare checks are not criminal investigations. Nationwide, child welfare checks are routinely conducted by police officers who have reason to suspect that a child may be in imminent danger of abuse and neglect or require access to immediate medical aid.

Can DCS tell you who called?

Mandated reporters must give us their names; other people who call don’t have to give their names. By law, the identity of people who report child abuse and neglect is strictly confidential. We cannot tell you who called us.

What is considered abuse in Indiana?

In Indiana, it’s considered child abuse if a child’s mental or physical condition is seriously endangered or impaired: As a result of the refusal, inability, or neglect of the child’s parent/guardian/custodian to provide the child with basic necessities; or.

When is it safe to dye your child’s hair?

We spoke to the experts to get the lowdown on when it’s safe to dye your child’s hair. “I really don’t think it’s safe to dye or bleach a child’s hair until after puberty, and ideally not until their late teens — at least 16,” advises Dr. Sejal Shah, M.D., a New York-based dermatological surgeon.

Can a child refuse to see a noncustodial parent?

Most judges understand that once a child reaches their teens (14 /15 /16 /17), it certainly is difficult to force them to visit with a noncustodial parent when they are adamant about not seeing them, but it truly is not the child’s decision.

When does a child have the right not to visit a non custodial parent?

Wheeler, 253 GA 649 (1984) found that a child aged 14 and older has the right to choose not to visit the non-custodial parent.

What’s the best way to color your child’s hair?

Using a temporary colorant (or trusting a pro) is your safest bet. If you’re planning on doing your kid’s hair yourself, Dr. Shah advises sticking with nonpermanent colors.