MATTER OF FRANCIS H.


287 A.D.2d 409 (2001)

731 N.Y.S.2d 723

In the Matter of JOY FRANCIS H., a Child Alleged to be Permanently Neglected. DANIEL H., Appellant; ST. VINCENT'S SERVICES, INC., Respondent.

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

Decided October 30, 2001.


The finding of permanent neglect is supported by clear and convincing evidence that, despite petitioner's diligent efforts, respondent failed to visit the child regularly, attend planning sessions with the caseworker and undergo treatment for alcohol abuse (see, Matter of S. Children, 210 A.D.2d 175, lv denied 85 N.Y.2d 807). Respondent's claim that petitioner failed to address his alleged post-traumatic stress syndrome is...

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