MATTER OF PATRICIA D.


281 A.D.2d 241 (2001)

721 N.Y.S.2d 657

In the Matter of ZIANA PATRICIA D., a Child Alleged to be Permanently Neglected. PATRICK D., Appellant; LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES OF METROPOLITAN NEW YORK, INC., Respondent.

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

Decided March 15, 2001.


The finding of permanent neglect is supported by clear and convincing evidence that respondent, during the statutorily relevant time period, failed to maintain substantial contact with his daughter and failed to plan for her future, despite petitioner agency's diligent efforts to assist him in meeting his parental obligations (Social Services Law § 384-b [7] [a]; see, Matter of Star Leslie W., 63 N...

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