MATTER OF ROOSEVELT H.


261 A.D.2d 337 (1999)

691 N.Y.S.2d 425

In the Matter of JAMES ROOSEVELT H. and Others, Children Alleged to be Permanently Neglected. ST. VINCENT'S SERVICES, INC., Respondent; JAMES RICHARD H., Appellant.

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

Decided May 27, 1999.


Clear and convincing evidence established that petitioner child care agency made diligent efforts to encourage and strengthen the parental relationship, which included trying to establish a relationship between the children and respondent's paramour, helping respondent apply for social security benefits, and helping respondent try to obtain adequate housing. Respondent's failure to plan for the children included presentation of a living arrangement that included the likelihood...

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