MATTER OF THERESA J. v. PATRICIA J.


158 A.D.2d 364 (1990)

In the Matter of Theresa J. and Others, Children Alleged to be Neglected Commissioner of Social Services of the City of New York, Appellant, v. Patricia J., Respondent

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

February 15, 1990


This is a neglect proceeding, brought pursuant to article 10 of the Family Court Act, which alleges that respondent's three children are neglected by respondent's misuse of drugs. Section 1012 (f) (i) (B) of the Family Court Act defines a neglected child to include one "whose physical, mental or emotional condition has been impaired or is in imminent danger of becoming impaired" by the failure of a parent or guardian to exercise a minimum degree of care "by misusing a drug...

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