MATTER OF O.


236 A.D.2d 299 (1997)

653 N.Y.S.2d 349

In the Matter of Matthew O., a Child Alleged to be Permanently Neglected. Carmen O., Appellant; Leake & Watts Children's Services, Respondent

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

February 20, 1997


Permanent neglect was established by clear and convincing evidence that respondent made no contact or inquiry about the child during his first two months of his life, when he was hospitalized for cocaine toxicity, showed no interest in visiting him until 11 months after he was placed in foster care, displayed no inclination to overcome her severe drug addiction, and deliberately resisted petitioner agency's efforts to establish and promote contact with the child and to engage...

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