MATTER OF TIWANA M.


267 A.D.2d 144 (1999)

700 N.Y.S.2d 175

In the Matter of TIWANA M. and Another, Children Alleged to be Permanently Neglected. DAVID M., Appellant; RICHARD ALLEN CENTER ON LIFE, INC., et al., Respondents.

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

Decided December 21, 1999.


Clear and convincing evidence supports Family Court's finding of permanent neglect against respondent father, based on respondent's failure to plan for his children's future for a period of more than one year. During the relevant time period, respondent failed to attend one fourth of the scheduled appointments for visitation and failed to avail himself of the drug treatment necessary for him to regain custody of his children, notwithstanding petitioner agency's diligent efforts...

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