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STATE OF INDIANA
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IN THE HARRISON CIRCUIT COURT
CAUSE NO. 31C01- |
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IN THE MATTER OF:
A CHILD ALLEGED TO BE A CHILD IN NEED OF SERVICES OR A CHILD ALLEGED TO BE A DELINQUENT CHILD |
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NOTICE OF FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY |
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Indiana law provides that the parent(s) or guardian(s) of a child who is
found to be a Child in Need of Services or a Child found to be a
Delinquent Child may be held responsible for all or part of any expenses
incurred by Harrison County in providing services to such child,
including, but not limited to, the costs of any out of home placement,
medical care, optical care, et cetera... The costs of placement can vary
enormously from facility to facility depending on the type of care and
treatment provided to your child. It is suggested that you inquire of
the daily expenses for your son or daughter. In an effort to keep you
advised as to the costs of any placement, the Harrison County Office of
Family and Children and/or the Harrison County Probation Office will
provide you with copies of any ledgers or payment summaries that they
receive.
It is your responsibility to provide the Harrison County Office of Family and Children copies of all such insurance cards and policies in force and effect at the time any placement occurs which might have coverage for payment of such services. it is also your responsibility to make inquiry into what expenses your insurance may cover and to insure that they receive all the information they need in order to make payment which will benefit your child and reduce your responsibility. Often time, however, private insurance does not cover room and board at treatment facilities or other placement locations. In addition, it is your responsibility to update this information whenever circumstances change. You may review the status of payments at any time by making an appointment with the Harrison County Office of Family Children. It is also your responsibility to keep the Harrison County Office of Family and Children informed of any lapse in coverage or discontinuation of insurance coverage of any kind and provide written notice of same to Harrison County Office of Family and Children Indiana Code 31-40-1-1 and subsequent sections requires that the parent(s) complete a Child Support Obligation Worksheet in the form attached hereto, so that the Court may be advised as to your weekly gross income. |
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