MATTER OF LINA C.


269 A.D.2d 239 (2000)

704 N.Y.S.2d 24

In the Matter of NICOLE LINA C., a Child Alleged to be Permanently Neglected. ST. CHRISTOPHER-OTTILIE CHILDREN'S SERVICES et al., Respondents; MARY C., Appellant.

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

Decided February 15, 2000.


Family Court's finding that respondent mother had permanently neglected the subject child within the meaning of Social Services Law § 384-b was supported by clear and convincing evidence. In this connection, the evidence showed that although the agency diligently endeavored to strengthen the parent-child relationship with the object of reuniting the family, its efforts in this regard were frustrated by respondent's lack of cooperation (see, Matter of Sheila G.,

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