Termination: J M v. Indiana Department of Child Services

── Termination: J M v. Indiana Department of Child Services ── Case No.: 24A-JT-02075 Court: Indiana Court of Appeals Date: February 13, 2025 Author: Judge L. Mark Bailey Category: Juvenile Decision: Affirmed Judge Vaidik and Judge DeBoer concur Child was born on May 12, 2018, and Mother adopted him on December 2, 2020. In January 2023, Mother went to the local Indiana Department of Child Services (“DCS”) office and requested assistance because she was homeless, living in her car, and had substance abuse issues. Mother also reported that she struggled with mental health issues. Mother submitted to a drug test, which was positive for methamphetamine and amphetamine.