Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, "dependent child" or "neglected child" means a child in need of services under IC 31-34-1. [Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-10-2 part.] As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.20.
"Dependent child" or "neglected child" defined
Ind. Code § 31-37-23-5, under Interstate Compact on Juveniles.
Ind. Code § 31-37-23-5