- (a) Before a case review under IC 31-34-21-2 or hearing under IC 31-34-21-7 , the department shall prepare a report on the progress made in implementing the dispositional decree, including the progress made in rehabilitating the child, preventing placement out-of-home, or reuniting the family.
- (b) Before preparing the report required by subsection (a), the department shall consult a foster parent of the child about the child's progress made while in the foster parent's care.
(c) If modification of the dispositional decree is recommended, the department shall prepare a modification report containing the information required by IC 31-34-18 and request a formal court hearing.
[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-4-19(d) part.]
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.17. Amended by P.L.138-2007, SEC.75; P.L.146-2008, SEC.610.