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(i) No later than sixty (60) days after receiving the initial report, the department or team in cases of child sexual abuse or the department in all other cases shall determine whether the reported abuse was indicated or unfounded and report its findings to the department's abuse registry.

A parent or custodian of a child eight (8) years of age or less commits child endangerment who knowingly exposes such child to or knowingly fails to protect such child from abuse or neglect resulting in physical injury or imminent danger to the child.

Children and relative caregivers enrolled in the state program can receive supportive services such as information and referrals, access to support groups, respite care, and family advocacy assistance.

At the onset of the investigation, the investigator will hold an initial interview with your child to determine their immediate safety. This interview will take place away from the alleged abuser either at home, school or in another safe location. Your consent is not required for an interview to take place.

(b) Any person who knowingly abuses or neglects a child under thirteen (13) years of age so as to adversely affect the child's health and welfare commits a Class A misdemeanor; provided that if the abused or neglected child is six (6) years of age or less, the penalty is a Class E felony.

The new law says the state will now reimburse eligible family members for the cost of caring for children who would otherwise end up in foster care. The relative can be reimbursed up to 50 percent of what it would have cost to board the child in foster care. Bill Co-sponsor Sen.