MATTER OF J.


223 A.D.2d 470 (1996)

637 N.Y.S.2d 43

In the Matter of Trudya J., a Child Alleged to be Permanently Neglected. Trudy J., Appellant; Commissioner of Social Services, Respondent

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

January 23, 1996


Clear and convincing evidence established that respondent permanently neglected her child when she did not visit the child for a period of over two years after the child was placed in foster care (Matter of Star Leslie W., 63 N.Y.2d 136, 142-143). The agency's obligation to exercise diligent efforts was excused due to respondent's failure to apprise the agency of her whereabouts for a period well in excess of six months (Social Services...

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