Sec. 2. An emergency shelter, a shelter care facility, or a program that provides services or items that are directly related to providing shelter to individuals who:

(1) are homeless; or

Terms Used In Indiana Code 31-36-3-2

  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
  • services or items: includes food, clothing, personal hygiene products, health care, and counseling. See Indiana Code 31-36-3-1
(2) have a low income;

may provide shelter and services or items that are directly related to providing shelter to a child without the notification, consent, or permission of the child’s parent, guardian, or custodian.

As added by P.L.133-2008, SEC.11. Amended by P.L.72-2009, SEC.1.