Indiana Department of Child Services Receives National Excellence in Leadership Award

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state-flag-indianaCasey Family Programs Honors the Agency’s Improved Outcomes and Innovations

The Indiana Department of Child Services (DCS) has been awarded one of four Casey Family Programs “Excellence in Leadership” awards for 2011. This annual award is presented to those involved in child welfare who have dedicated themselves to improving the lives of children and families. Nominees for the award must demonstrate distinguished work, exceptional leadership and a relentless dedication in support of their constituent group.

“Congratulations to all of you for this recognition,” said James W. Payne, DCS Director. “You all truly deserve this. I am proud to be your partner and ally in this noble effort and this recognition honors your work.”

The clear mission, vision and values of the Agency have produced stunning results, including the implementation of a new practice model, the creation of a management-by-data system, and the formation of a community-based effort to keep children safely at home with their families while providing in-home services. These efforts have improved the Agency's outcomes by safely decreasing the number of children in foster and congregate care and increasing the number of children in care who achieve permanency.

Casey Family Programs will present the awards at their annual meeting later this month.

About Indiana Department of Child Services (DCS):

DCS is committed to protecting children who are victims of abuse or neglect. The Agency’s primary goal is to safely keep these children at home with their families by offering appropriate support services. If safety continues to be a concern, relative or foster care placements are necessary. DCS also oversees adoptions from the foster care system and manages the Child Support Bureau. The Kids First Trust Fund, supported by the sale of ‘Kids First’ specialty automobile license plates, subsidizes child abuse and neglect prevention programs. In collaboration with the NFL’s Indianapolis Colts, DCS’ Books for Youth initiative is targeting a Super Goal for the Super Game: collect 750,000 books for foster kids by Feb. 2012. Child abuse/neglect hotline: 800.800.5556. www.in.gov/dcs.

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