Hearing regarding custody of minor child scheduled for March 31, 2026.

STATE OF CONNECTICUT SUPERIOR COURT JUVENILE MATTERS ORDER OF NOTICE JD-JM-61 Rev. 11-24 C.G.S. 45a-716(c), 46b- 129(a), 52-52; P.A. 11-51 19; P.B. 11-6, 11-7, 33a-5 Notice to: Dwight Clarke, father of female child born on 01/13/2016, with Mother Royalty D. of parts unknown A petition has been filed seeking: Commitment of minor child(ren)of the above named or vesting of custody and care of said child(ren) of the above named in a lawful, private or public agency or a suitable and worthy person. The petition, whereby the court's decision can affect your parental rights, if any, regarding minor child(ren) will be heard on 03/31/2026 at 2:00 p.m. at 239 Whalley Ave., New Haven, CT 06511. Therefore, ORDERED, that notice of the hearing of this petition be given by publishing this Order of Notice once, immediately upon receipt, in Poughkeepsie Journal a newspaper having a circulation in the town/city of Poughkeepsie, New York. Judge: Hon. Tara Knight Clerk: Beth Marsan Date signed: 02/19/2026 RIGHT TO COUNSEL: Upon proof of inability to pay for a lawyer, the court will make sure that an attorney is provided to you by the Chief Public Defender. Request for an attorney should be made immediately in person, by mail, or by fax at the court office where your hearing is to be held. If you are named as the alleged genetic parent of the child, you have the right to appear before the court on the date and time indicated and perfect your parentage in accordance with the Connecticut Parentage Act. If you fail to appear in court on the date and time indicated, the court may enter orders concerning your parentage. March 4 2026 LNYS0467273