MATTER OF LATEEFRA B.


271 A.D.2d 366 (2000)

706 N.Y.S.2d 115

In the Matter ofC JOWELL LATEEFRA B., a Child Alleged to be Permanently Neglected. JEWISH CHILD CARE ASSOCIATION, Respondent; BENNY H., Appellant, et al., Respondent.

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

Decided April 27, 2000.


Clear and convincing evidence supports Family Court's finding of permanent neglect against respondent father, based on his failure substantially and continuously, or repeatedly, to maintain contact with his child, as well as to plan for her future, for a period of more than one year (see, Social Services Law § 384-b [7] [a]; Matter of Sheila G., 61 N.Y.2d 368). Notwithstanding petitioner's diligent efforts in arranging...

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