Summons for Service by Publication & Notice of Child in Need of Services

Summons for Service by Publication & Notice of Child in Need of Services IN THE STATE OF INDIANA, COUNTY OF WAYNE IN THE WAYNE SUPERIOR COURT 3 CAUSE NUMBER: 89D03-2512-JC-000100 IN THE MATTER OF: SA - DOB 12/22/2025 A CHILD ALLEGED TO BE A CHILD IN NEED OF SERVICES AND SELENA ALDRIDGE (MOTHER) CASEY MOORE (ALLEGED FATHER) AND ANY UNKNOWN ALLEGED FATHERS SUMMONS FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION & NOTICE OF CHILD IN NEED OF SERVICES HEARING TO: Casey Moore and Any Unknown Alleged Father NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to the above noted parent whose whereabouts are unknown, as well as Any Unknown Alleged Fathers, whose whereabouts are also 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 Wayne Superior Court 3, 301 East Main Street, Richmond, IN 47374 - 765-973-9269 (Judge) or 765-973-9289 (Magistrate) for a(n) Initial Hearing on 7/13/2026 at 9:45 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 custodian of 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. Tara L. Pegg, Clerk Tamara A. Drummond Butler, 19079-69 Attorney, Indiana Department of Child Services 54 S Second Street Richmond, IN 47374 Office: 765-238-7926 *NOTE TO PUBLISHER Publish in The Palladium Item, once each week for three (3) consecutive weeks, beginning immediately. May 21, 28, June 4 2026 LSBN0523168