Section 12-17.2-3.5-18 - Child abuse and neglect(a) Upon receiving notice of a claim of abuse or neglect in a facility where a provider operates a child care program, the department of child services shall: (1) forward a copy of the notice to the division; and(2) conduct an investigation of the claim.(b) After an investigation under subsection (a), the department of child services shall make a determination of whether abuse or neglect occurred at the facility.(c) If the department of child services makes a determination under IC 31-33-8-12 that abuse or neglect at the facility is substantiated, the department shall send a copy of the department's report to the appropriate office of the division.Added by P.L. 225-2013, SEC. 17, eff. 7/1/2013.