CHINS: T W v. Indiana Department of Child Services

── CHINS: T W v. Indiana Department of Child Services ── Case No.: 24A-JC-00780 Court: Indiana Court of Appeals Date: October 23, 2024 Author: Judge Leanna Weissmann County of Origin: Delaware Category: Juvenile Decision: Affirmed Judge Vaidik and Judge Foley concur Child’s biological parents had their parental rights terminated when Child was 3 years old. Though Child was adopted by her grandmother following the termination, Grandmother passed away when Child was 11 years old. Child’s aunt therefore became Child’s de facto custodian. Around the time of Grandmother’s death, Child underwent a series of psychiatric hospitalizations due to hallucinations, self-harm, and both suicidal and homicidal ideations.