MATTER OF W.


186 A.D.2d 433 (1992)

In the Matter of Tyhessa Elatisha W., Also Known as Tyhessa C., and Another, Children Alleged to be Neglected. Shelly C., Appellant; Commissioner of Social Services of City of New York, Respondent

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

October 15, 1992


The record clearly demonstrates that the children were "permanently neglected" within the meaning of Social Services Law § 384-b (7) (a). Moreover, in light of the findings that one of the children was sexually abused by men known to her mother and in the presence of her mother, the social service agency appropriately determined that it would not be in the children's best interests to encourage and strengthen the parental relationship (see, 18 NYCRR 431.9 [b]...

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