The order appealed from must be reversed for failure to comply with the procedure set forth in section 347 of the Family Court Act. In a proceeding of this nature the court is required first to hold a "fact-finding hearing" upon the charge of neglect and to make specific findings thereafter. If the evidence supports the allegations of the petition the court must, as soon as possible, proceed with the "dispositional...
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