MATTER OF H.


161 A.D.2d 257 (1990)

In the Matter of Ravon Paul H., a Child Alleged to be Abandoned. Little Flower Children's Services, Respondent; Paul H., Appellant

Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, First Department.

May 8, 1990


Petitioner has met its burden of proof by clear and convincing evidence. The child has been in foster care with the prospective adoptive parents since 1986. The record indicates that appellant had only three communications with the child for the entire period of foster care, and that appellant's mother made only one attempt at visitation, which was unsuccessful.

Sporadic and minimal attempts to maintain a parental relationship are insufficient to prevent a finding...

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