MATTER OF F.


222 A.D.2d 325 (1995)

636 N.Y.S.2d 277

In the Matter of Mekeia F. and Others, Children Alleged to be Neglected. Patricia F., Respondent; Commissioner of Social Services of the City of New York et al., Appellants

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

December 21, 1995


Placement with kinship foster parents of children who are, as here, the subject of neglect petitions is authorized by Family Court Act § 1052 (a) (iii) and § 1055, which permit placement of a child with a "relative or other suitable person" for a period of one year. Repeated one year extensions of such placements are permitted under Family Court Act § 1055 (b) (i), which requires a hearing to consider the best interests...

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