Termination: L S, et al. v. Indiana Department of Child Services

── Termination: L S, et al. v. Indiana Department of Child Services ── Case No.: 20A-JT-01902 Court: Indiana Court of Appeals Date: June 15, 2021 Author: Judge Robert Altice County of Origin: Perry Category: Juvenile Decision: Affirmed Judge Kirsch and Judge Weissmann concur On December 4, 2018, the Indiana Department of Child Services (DCS) received reports that Children, who were living with Parents at a residence in Perry County, were physically abused by Parents, that Parents were using methamphetamine, that the living conditions were unsanitary, and that the residence had no utilities. Children were immediately removed from Parents’ care and placed with relatives. DCS then filed petitions pursuant to Indiana Code § 31-34-1-1 and -2, alleging that Children were In Need of Services (CHINS).