New Indiana child services director named; predecessor to become governor’s ‘special adviser’

The child welfare advisory role was created specifically for Adam Krupp, who is returning from extended medical leave.

By: Leslie Bonilla Muñiz

Outlets: Indiana Capital Chronicle

Published: April 21, 2026

Words: 497

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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Jennifer Dorfmeyer, who has led the Indiana Department of Child Services in an acting capacity since January, is the agency’s new director effective immediately, Gov. Mike Braun announced Tuesday.

Former Director Adam Krupp — who was hospitalized Jan. 16 for an undisclosed medical event and spent more than three months out on medical leave — will return to work as a “special advisor” to Braun on child welfare issues, according to a news release.

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