Since 2007, Casey Family Programs has had the privilege to work in close partnership with the Indiana Department of Child Services (DCS). To date, our efforts with DCS have supported several key initiatives, including: internal management development father engagement permanency roundtables (internal case consultations to identify innovative strategies to promote child permanency attainment) improvements in data … [Read more...] about Casey Family Programs: 2020 Strategy
Mental Health
Juvenile Mental Health Screening, Assessment & Treatment
The Indiana Juvenile Mental Health Screening, Assessment, and Treatment Project (Project) is aimed at early assessment of mental health issues facing children who enter juvenile detention. It is already helping children access needed services. Benefits Observed by Detention Centers and Courts Some of the recognized benefits of the Project include: a better understanding of the youth on the part of detention center … [Read more...] about Juvenile Mental Health Screening, Assessment & Treatment
Shooting at Virginia Tech Effects Change for Hoosiers
In the wake of the Virginia Tech shooting tragedy, on April 16, 2007, Congress passed the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) Improvement Amendments Act of 2007 (“The Act”). The Act gives states greater incentives to submit records to the FBI regarding individuals who are prohibited from purchasing firearms. Representative Vern Tincher, a retired Indiana State Police officer from Terre Haute, sp … [Read more...] about Shooting at Virginia Tech Effects Change for Hoosiers