MATTER OF CHRISTOPHER H.


278 A.D.2d 167 (2000)

719 N.Y.S.2d 13

In the Matter of CHRISTOPHER H. and Others, Children Alleged to be Permanently Neglected. SANTIAGO A., Appellant; LITTLE FLOWER CHILDREN'S SERVICES, Respondent, et al., Respondent.

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

Decided December 28, 2000.


Clear and convincing evidence, namely, the testimony of petitioner's caseworker, supports the finding that appellant, although able to do so, failed to maintain substantial and continuous contact with and to plan for the future of the children for more than a year preceding the filing of the instant petitions. That same testimony also supports the finding that diligent efforts by petitioner to encourage appellant's parental relationship with the children were frustrated by...

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