An individual with whom a child is placed, or a representative of a licensed child placing agency (as defined in IC 31-9-2.1-46 ) that is providing services to a child, during child in need of services proceedings regarding the child is entitled to attend, in its entirety, any hearing conducted as part of:

1. (1) the child in need of services proceedings; or
2. (2) proceedings to terminate the parent-child relationship resulting from a petition filed with regard to the child under IC 31-35-2-4 during the child in need of services proceedings.

As added by P.L.179-2025, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.145-2026, SEC.192.