Indiana Code Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law § 31-26-6-6

Sec. 6. (a) Each regional services council shall, according to guidelines and policies established by the department, include in its plan an evaluation of local child welfare service needs and a determination of appropriate delivery mechanisms.  The policies shall provide an opportunity for local services providers to be represented in the evaluation of local child welfare service needs.  In addition, the regional services council shall take public testimony regarding local service needs and system changes.

(b) The council shall also recommend in the plan, or any revision, addition, or update relating to implementation of a plan under section 12(a) of this chapter, the allocation and distribution among service providers of funds that: