MATTER OF JESSICA H.


289 A.D.2d 64 (2001)

733 N.Y.S.2d 426

In the Matter of IDA JESSICA H., a Child Alleged to be Permanently Neglected. VAN NISSA H.P.W., Appellant; LAKESIDE FAMILY AND CHILDREN'S SERVICES, Respondent.

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

Decided December 11, 2001.


The finding of permanent neglect is supported by clear and convincing evidence that respondent, who gave birth to the child in prison where she remained at the time of the issuance of the order on appeal almost seven years later, and who, with the agency's encouragement and assistance, maintained contact with the child through letters, pictures, visits and telephone calls, failed to offer any resource for the child other than continued...

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