MATTER OF SHEMAN A.


283 A.D.2d 185 (2001)

724 N.Y.S.2d 596

In the Matter of DARRELL SHEMAN A. and Others, Children Alleged to be Permanently Neglected. FORESTDALE, INC., Respondent; DARRELL K., Appellant.

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

Decided May 3, 2001.


The finding of permanent neglect is supported by clear and convincing evidence that a viable plan for return of the children to respondent required him to obtain an order of filiation, undergo drug rehabilitation, learn parenting skills and obtain housing and a job, that the agency made diligent efforts to provide respondent with services needed to meet these goals, but that respondent did not cooperate with these efforts (see, Matter of Sheila G.,

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