Indiana Code Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law § 31-34-7-1

Sec. 1. A person may give an intake officer written information indicating that a child is a child in need of services.  If the intake officer completing the preliminary inquiry has reason to believe that the child is a child in need of services, the intake officer shall:

Whenever practicable, the preliminary inquiry should include information on the child's background, current status, and school performance.