PUBLICATION FOR: PIERCE COUNTY, WASHINGTON IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF PIERCE JUVENILE DEPARTMENT THE STATE OF WASHINGTON TO: DONALD EARL BARTON SR., father of DONALD EARL BARTON JR.; DOB: 12/07/12; Cause No. 24-7-00937-3; A Termination Petition was filed 11/21/24. AND TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: A Fact Finding hearing will be held on this matter on: August 19th at 8:45 a.m. at Pierce County Family and Juvenile Court, 5501 6th Avenue, Tacoma, WA 98406. You are summoned to appear at the hearing on the date, time, and place set forth above. The court expects you to appear in person unless there are extenuating circumstances that prevent you from being able to do so. If appearing by zoom please use the below information and expect the court to inquire about the reasons for your appearance by zoom. Participate in this hearing by video at https://zoom.us/join or telephone at 253-215-8782 using Zoom Meeting ID 983 8387 6659, Passcode 256739. YOU SHOULD BE PRESENT AT THIS HEARING. THE HEARING WILL DETERMINE IF YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS TO YOUR CHILD ARE TERMINATED. IF YOU DO NOT APPEAR AT THE HEARING, THE COURT MAY ENTER AN ORDER IN YOUR ABSENCE TERMINATING YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS. To request a copy of the Notice and Summons and Termination Petition, call DCYF at 1-800-423-6246. To view information about your rights in this proceeding, go to www.atg.wa.gov/TRM.aspx. DATED this 3rd day of July, 2025. By: _____________________________ MELINDA DANIA Deputy County Clerk PUBLISH --- July 16th, July 23rd, and July 30th, 2025. IPL0251924 Jul 16,23,30 2025