Termination: M J v. Indiana Department of Child Services

── Termination: M J v. Indiana Department of Child Services ── Case No.: 23A-JT-00066 Court: Indiana Court of Appeals Date: June 19, 2023 Author: Judge Elizabeth Tavitas Category: Juvenile Decision: Affirmed Judge Bailey and Judge Kenworthy concur The Child was born to Mother and (“Father”) (collectively, “Parents”) in December 2011. 1 In April 2017, the Department of Child Services (“DCS”) removed the Child from Parents due to allegations of sexual abuse and neglect. 1 Father’s parental rights were also terminated, and Father is not a party to this appeal. A criminal investigation revealed that Parents were sexually abusing the Child. Parents were arrested and charged as a result of the allegations. DCS filed a petition alleging...