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Indiana DCS hosts conference for resource, adoptive parents

INDIANAPOLIS (August 19, 2019) – The 2019 Resource and Adoptive Parent Training (RAPT) conference brought an estimated 300 people together to exchange information, resources and ideas about the best ways to support Hoosier children impacted by the child welfare system.  The two-day event organized by the Indiana Department of Child Services brings together DCS foster and adoptive parents, …

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Alzheimer’s Association Greater Indiana Chapter Announces $1 Million Grant to Fund Genetic Add-on to LEADS Study

Indianapolis, IN – August 19, 2019 – The Alzheimer’s Association Greater Indiana Chapter today announced it is funding a $1 million add-on study focusing on genetics to the Longitudinal Early-onset Alzheimer’s Disease Study (LEADS) led by Indiana University School of Medicine. The additional funding will allow researchers to study the …

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Indiana State Police K9 Kazik Retires

Indianapolis, IN – A specially trained Indiana State Police Canine has retired from the Indiana State Police. Kazik is a Yellow Labrador Retriever who was specifically trained in explosives detection. Kazik and his partner, Corporal John Riggers of the Indiana State Capitol Police, have been working together since 2011.  Kazik (pictured …

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Law for More Opioid Training in Effect

In 2017, drug overdoses increased 18% in Indiana compared to the previous year. Opioid addiction is having a terrible effect on Hoosiers and their families and has become a major issue for a variety of reasons. One of the contributing factors to opioid addiction is the overprescribing of opioids. For …

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Indiana Department of Education Announces Income Eligibility Guidelines for Free and Reduced-Price School Meals and Milk Programs

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Education today announced income eligibility guidelines, including household size, for the free and reduced-price school meals and milk programs. The National School Lunch, School Breakfast, and Special Milk programs were created to support students unable to pay the full price for meals or milk. …

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Weekend Work: Construction around Marion County

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indianapolis Department of Transportation is asking drivers to plan ahead for another full weekend of construction in Marion County. Contractors will be working to repair winter damage and improve pavement conditions in five different zones around Indianapolis interstates.  Drivers are encourage to plan ahead this weekend and find …

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