Bill Text: IN HR0009 | 2013 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Commission on developmental disabilities to study emergency placements.
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: (Passed) 2013-01-17 - First reading: adopted voice vote [HR0009 Detail]
Download: Indiana-2013-HR0009-Introduced.html
A HOUSE RESOLUTION urging the commission on
developmental disabilities to study the need for a program
allowing 60 day emergency placement in group homes for
individuals with developmental disabilities.
Whereas, Individuals with developmental disabilities face
a number of challenges;
Whereas, Living arrangements, including community care
facilities (group homes) or foster family placements,
occasionally must be found for persons with developmental
disabilities on an emergency basis;
Whereas, Placement is a critical service for many
individuals with developmental disabilities because a crisis
may cause the failure of their living arrangement and an
immediate need for relocation;
Whereas, The safety, care, and well-being of persons with
developmental disabilities receiving care in community settings
are of the utmost importance; and
Whereas, Crisis and emergency services must be identified
and available to meet the specific needs of all individuals with
developmental disabilities: Therefore,
SECTION 1. That the commission on developmental disabilities study the need for a program allowing 60 day emergency placement in group homes for individuals with developmental disabilities.
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