INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana child welfare officials are launching an online portal making it easier to conduct background checks on those who work with children.
The Department of Child Services said Thursday that the portal will go live next week.
Officials say it will shorten the time needed to screen people such as teachers or volunteers who request to work with children. They say it will cut what is now a 21-day process down to 10 days.
The portal will do a quick search of DCS cases related to the individual to see if there are any allegations of abuse or neglect.
DCS has been under scrutiny since former Director Mary Beth Bonaventura resigned in last December, warning about service cuts.
MORE TOP STORIES | Teacher, student wounded when another student opened fire at Noblesville middle school| Science teacher Jason Seaman being called a hero for stopping school shooter| Woman can't get DirecTV to cancel service | Four Indiana dog breeders on list of 'Horrible Hundred' puppy mills | CALL 6: Tainted diesel from Kroger gas station in Lebanon damages multiple vehicles
Top Trending Videos
