HEARING NOTICE

HEARING NOTICE STATE OF INDIANA IN THE MONROE CIRCUIT COURT VII COUNTY OF MONROE CAUSE NUMBER:53C07-2510-JC-000553 IN THE MATTER OF: JS - DOB 3/21/2025 A CHILD ALLEGED TO BE A CHILD IN NEED OF SERVICES AND EMILY S.M.G. SMITH (MOTHER) AND ANY UNKNOWN ALLEGED FATHERS SUMMONS FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION & NOTICE OF CHILD IN NEED OF SERVICES HEARING TO:Any Unknown Alleged Father Whereabouts unknown NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to Any Unknown Alleged Fathers, whose whereabouts are unknown, that the Indiana Department of Child Services has filed its Verified Petition Alleging the child to be in Need of Services, in accordance with I.C. 31-34-9-3, and that an adjudication hearing has been scheduled with the Court. YOU ARE HEREBY COMMANDED to appear before the Judge of the Monroe Circuit Court VII, 301 North College Avenue, Bloomington, IN 47404 - 812-349-2615 for a(n) Initial/Fact Finding Hearing on 4/2/2026 at 10:00 AM. At said hearing, the Court will consider the Petition and evidence thereon and will render its decision as to whether the above named minor child is child in need of services and shall enter adjudication accordingly. Your failure to appear after lawful notice will be deemed as your default and waiver to be present at said hearing. UPON ENTRY OF SAID ADJUDICATION, A DISPOSITIONAL HEARING will be held in which the Court will consider (1) Alternatives for the care, treatment, or rehabilitation for the child; (2) The necessity, nature, and extent of your participation in the program of care, treatment, or rehabilitation for the child; and (3) Your financial responsibility for any services provided for the parent,guardian or custodianof the child including child support. YOU MUST RESPOND by appearing in person or by an attorney within thirty (30) days after the last publication of this notice, and in the event you fail to do so, an adjudication on said petition, judgment by default may be entered against you, or the court may proceed in your absence, without further notice Nicole L. Browne Monroe County Clerk Kristin Ware, 31480-53 Attorney, Indiana Department of Child Services 1531 S. Curry Pike Suite 600 Bloomington, IN 47403 FAX: 3172321553 Office: 8123366351 HSPAXLP January 13, 20, 27 2026 LSBN0438441