in-20260930-IR-465260341RAA: Regulatory Analysis — 465 IAC (LSA #260341)

TITLE 465 INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF CHILD SERVICES Regulatory Analysis LSA Document #26-341 I. Description of Rule II. Fiscal Impact Analysis III. Impacted Parties IV. Changes in Proposed Rule V. Benefit Analysis VI. Cost Analysis VII. Sources of Information VIII. Regulatory Analysis IX. Contact Information of Staff to Answer Substantive Questions Readoption Review I. Statement Whether the Subject Matter Covered by the Rule Remains Carried out by the Agency II. Rationale for the Continued Need for the Rule III. Analysis of fees, fines, and civil penalties under IC 4-22-2-19.6 IV. Cost-Benefit, Economic Impact, Fiscal Impact, or Regulatory Burden Statements V. Alternative Methods of Achieving the Purpose of the Rule VI. Complaints and Comments VII. Difficulties Encountered VIII. Changes in Technology, Economic Conditions, or Other Factors IX. Other State or Federal Requirements State Citation Comparison to Indiana Idaho Idaho Code §§ 6-1604, 16-1622(5), 39-1202(9); Idaho Admin. Code §§ 16.06.01.030 Idaho's host home model is generally less restrictive because it operates through community-based, volunteer "safe families" who complete basic training and background checks but are not bound to the formal licensing, detailed agreements, and intensive monitoring required in Indiana. Idaho allows hosts to accept placements at their discretion with lighter oversight, while Indiana's DCS host homes must meet age requirements, sign formal agreements outlining responsibilities, undergo background checks for all adults in the home as required by state statute, and participate in regular mandated casemanager visits and structured assessments, making Indiana's model more regulated and prescriptive overall. This allows additional safety measures to be identified and put in place to ensure the youth are being cared for by responsible individuals and these additional requirements should be maintained to protect Hoosier youth who are transitioning into adulthood. Illinois 705 Comp. Stat. §§ 405/2-31; 405/2-33; 20 Comp. Stat. § 505/5(n-1) Illinois law provides child welfare services to eligible minors until they reach age 21, no longer consent to participate, or achieve self-sufficiency as identified in their service plan. The Department of Children and Family Services must create clear, readable notice of the rights of youth formerly in foster care and explain how such services may be obtained. Indiana law similarly allows eligible youth who received foster care under a court order at age 18 to receive collaborative care services until age 21. Indiana's Department of Child Services (DCS) is required to provide notice of rights and access to services for youth formerly in foster care, including transition planning and support for self-sufficiency. Kentucky Rule 922 KAR 1:340: Standard for IL Program Rule KRS Chapters 600 - 645: Extended foster care Includes requirement on state child welfare agency to provide appropriate services to assist youth through extended foster care if the youth consents, similar to Indiana. Requirements are no less restrictive than Indiana. Michigan Mich. Comp. Laws § 400.663 Includes requirement on state child welfare agency to provide appropriate services to assist youth through extended foster care if the youth consents. Requirements for participation are similar to Indiana. Michigan requires the youth to sign a voluntary foster care agreement and meet at least one of the participation criteria: 1) completing high school/GED, 2) enrolled in postsecondary/vocational training, 3) employed ≥ 80 hours/month, 4) in employment-promoting activity, or 5) unable to do any of these due to a medical condition. Other similarities include giving the right to youth to contest termination of extended foster care. Requirements are no less restrictive than Indiana. Ohio Rule 5180:2-38-10, 5180:2-42-19: Extended foster care program (Bridges) available to youth aged 18-20 who aged out at 18+ and are not yet 21. Eligibility requires meeting one of the same criteria: secondary/college, job, employment-related program, ≥80 hrs monthly work, or documented physical/mental health limitation. These are similar to Indiana and Indiana is no more restrictive in its program requirements. South Dakota South Dakota - Admin Rules Chapter 67:42:13:0 - 08. South Dakota is more restrictive than Indiana as it requires youth to be in foster care immediately prior to turning 18 and not yet completed 12th grade or be in remedial treatment. X. Previous Amendments XI. Integration into Indiana Code XII. Contact Information of Staff to Answer Substantive Questions Notice of First Public Comment Period: 20260930-IR-465260341FNA Notice of Determination Received: September 1, 2026