MATTER OF GINA I.


270 A.D.2d 21 (2000)

703 N.Y.S.2d 187

In the Matter of GINA I. and Others, Children Alleged to be Permanently Neglected. MARITZA I., Appellant; LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES OF METROPOLITAN NEW YORK, INC., et al., Respondents.

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

Decided March 2, 2000.


There was clear and convincing evidence to support Family Court's finding that respondent mother had permanently neglected the subject children by failing to complete a drug rehabilitation program or to remain drug-free notwithstanding petitioner agency's diligent efforts for over one year to elicit respondent's compliance in addressing her drug addiction (see, Social Services Law § 384-b [7] [a]; Matter of Richard X., 226 A.D.2d 762

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