(a)

1. (1) The Department of Health may refer a case to the Office of Child Support Enforcement when appropriate.
2. (2) The department is the custodial party in these cases and may refer a separate case for each parent as the noncustodial parent.

(b)

1. (1) Once the child is removed from foster care, the case may remain open if the child was placed in the custody of one (1) of the parents.
2. (2) If the child was placed with another relative or caretaker, that party must apply for services or be referred by the department based on other assistance programs.