Termination: P T v. Indiana Department of Child Services

── Termination: P T v. Indiana Department of Child Services ── Case No.: 24A-JT-00818 Court: Indiana Court of Appeals Date: September 18, 2024 Author: Judge Leanna Weissmann County of Origin: Vanderburgh Category: Juvenile Decision: Affirmed Judge Vaidik and Judge Foley concur In 2022, Mother admitted Child was a child in need of services (CHINS) based on substantiated allegations of sexual abuse and neglect. The trial court ordered Mother to participate in reunification services, including drug treatment, but Mother failed to comply. Over the next year, she continued to use illegal drugs when not incarcerated, left drug treatment programs twice, missed scheduled visits with Child, and did nothing to improve her parenting abilities.