CHINS: S R v. Indiana Department of Child Services

── CHINS: S R v. Indiana Department of Child Services ── Case No.: 24A-JC-01071 Court: Indiana Court of Appeals Date: December 23, 2024 Author: Judge Peter Foley County of Origin: Adams Category: Juvenile Decision: Affirmed Judge Bailey and Judge Bradford concur During 2013 and 2014, the Indiana Department of Child Services (“DCS”) became involved with Mother and her family when three assessments were conducted, and a CHINS petition was filed, due to concerns regarding Mother’s ability to care for her oldest son, D.R, who was alleged to be the victim of neglect. Mother had previously been diagnosed with bipolar disorder and borderline personality disorder and exhibited “relatively severe” symptoms, including unstable moods and ineffective coping mechanisms. Ex. Vol. 1 p.