MATTER OF McF.


247 A.D.2d 220 (1998)

668 N.Y.S.2d 593

In the Matter of Quartisha McF. and Others, Children Alleged to be Permanently Neglected. Brenda McF., Appellant; Christian O., Respondent, and Children's Aid Society, Respondent

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

February 5, 1998


We defer to Family Court's finding, which turned largely on its assessment of witness credibility, that petitioner failed for a period of six months to keep the agency apprised of her location (see, Matter of Irene O., 38 N.Y.2d 776, 777), and to the court's resulting conclusion that the agency was excused from having to show diligent efforts to encourage and strengthen the parental...

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