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WERNLE HAS OPTION TO APPEAL LICENSE REVOCATION

(Richmond, IN)--Indiana’s Department of Child Services issued more information on Wernle Youth and Family Services Tuesday.  Wernle on Sunday indicated that it would discontinue its residential services for at-risk youth.  Tuesday, a representative of DCS indicated that it had notified Wernle last Friday that it intends to revoke Wernle’s licenses in 30 days.  DCS also said Tuesday that Wernle has the right to pursue an administrative appeal that could impact the timeline.  Wernle made no mention of filing any appeal.  Wernle had been under the scrutiny of DCS for the last five years based on numerous calls for police service, runaways, and other issues.