MATTER OF AMBER L.


260 A.D.2d 673 (1999)

687 N.Y.S.2d 488

In the Matter of AMBER L., a Child Alleged to be Neglected. TOMPKINS COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, Respondent; VERONICA M., Appellant.

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

Decided April 1, 1999.


Mikoll, J. P.

Respondent, the mother of Amber L. (born in 1992), suffers from a serious mental illness. In April 1997, petitioner filed a neglect petition alleging that respondent's illness placed Amber at risk of harm by respondent, who had in fact caused harm to the child. Amber was temporarily removed and placed in foster care pursuant to Family Court Act § 1024. Her placement was continued following a hearing to...

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