MATTER OF KEISHA LEKEYA D.


294 A.D.2d 161 (2002)

741 N.Y.S.2d 410

In the Matter of KEISHA LEKEYA D., and Others, Children Alleged to be Neglected. SHENIAGIA D., Appellant; ST. CHRISTOPHER OTTILIE et al., Respondents.

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

Decided May 9, 2002.


The finding of neglect is supported by clear and convincing evidence that respondent failed to visit the children for more than four months, apparently because she was attempting to hide from the agency the birth of her seventh child, and thereafter, until the instant petitions were filed, her visits were sporadic and frequently marked by lateness (Social Services Law § 384-b [7] [a], [b]). There is also clear and convincing evidence that respondent failed to adequately...

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