CHINS: M M S, et al. v. Indiana Department of Child Services

── CHINS: M M S, et al. v. Indiana Department of Child Services ── Case No.: 24A-JC-01758 Court: Indiana Court of Appeals Date: February 21, 2025 Author: Judge Elaine Brown Category: Juvenile Decision: Affirmed Judge Altice and Judge Tavitas concur Child was born to Parents in June 2023. On November 16, 2023, the Department of Child Services (“DCS”) received a report alleging that Child was “a victim of neglect in the maltreatment type of exposure to inadequate food, or signs of malnutrition.” Appellant Mother’s Appendix Volume II at 101. Specifically, there were concerns that Child had been seen by multiple health care providers who noted “Failure to Thrive” due to poor nutrition and lack of weight gain. Id. Child was removed from Parents’ care on December 29, 2023.