MATTER OF THOMAS M.


298 A.D.2d 162 (2002)

749 N.Y.S.2d 485

In the Matter of THOMAS M., a Child Alleged to be Permanently Neglected. JEANETTE S., Appellant; COMMISSIONER OF SOCIAL SERVICES, Respondent.

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

Decided October 8, 2002.


The record on appeal establishes clearly and convincingly that following an initial finding that respondent mother had, by reason of drug abuse, neglected the subject child, she, for more than three years, failed to complete a drug treatment program and, indeed, continued to use drugs, despite the agency's diligent efforts to refer her for treatment. Respondent mother's failure during the extended period preceding the filing of...

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