Termination: A Z v. Indiana Department of Child Services

── Termination: A Z v. Indiana Department of Child Services ── Case No.: 25A-JT-02146 Court: Indiana Court of Appeals Date: February 4, 2026 Author: Judge Melissa May County of Origin: Elkhart Category: Juvenile Decision: Affirmed Judge Mathias and Judge Felix concur Mother gave birth to Child on September 4, 2023. Child’s father is M.P., Jr. (“Father”). 1 After Child’s birth, testing revealed Child’s umbilical cord was positive for cocaine. The hospital reported the results to the Department of Child Services (“DCS”), who initiated an investigation.