Indiana Department Of Child Services

About the Department of Child Services: Join a team that engages with families and children to improve lives in meaningful and significant ways. DCS engages authentically with children who are victims of abuse or neglect and strengthens families through services that focus on family support and preservation. The Department also administers family preservation and prevention services, foster care, and child support throughout the State of Indiana. You will relentlessly pursue permanency for children and families through reunification, guardianship, adoption or support youth in making a successful transition to adulthood. While this job is difficult and may have long and sometimes unconventional hours, this is more than a job—it is a calling to improve your community and neighbors. Will you join us in supporting our Mission, Vision, and Values? Mission:  The Indiana Department of Child Services leads the state’s response to allegations of child abuse and neglect and facilitates child support payments. We consider the needs and values of all we serve in our efforts to protect children while keeping families together whenever possible. Vision: Children will live in safe, healthy and supportive families and communities. Values: We at the Indiana Department of Child Services empower our team, in collaboration with state and local partners, to make decisions in the best interest of every child in our care by embracing: Child safety Permanency Collaborative partnerships with foster and adoptive families Diversity, equity, and inclusion A culture of safety and transparency Continuous improvement

Website

http://www.in.gov/dcs/

External link for Indiana Department Of Child Services

Industry

Government Administration

Company size

1,001-5,000 employees

Headquarters

Indianapolis, Indiana

Type

Government Agency

Specialties

Child Welfare, Child Support, Foster Care, and Adoption