MATTER OF BETZY D.


291 A.D.2d 289 (2002)

737 N.Y.S.2d 615

In the Matter of MONICA BETZY D. and Others, Children Alleged to be Neglected. JOSE C., Appellant; ST. JOSEPH SERVICE FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, Respondent.

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

Decided February 19, 2002.


Permanent neglect within the meaning of Social Services Law § 384-b (7) (a) was established against respondent father by clear and convincing evidence that, despite the diligent efforts of petitioner agency to encourage the parental relationship between him and the subject children, respondent failed within the statutorily relevant time frame to develop any viable plan for the children's future (see, Matter of LeBron,<...

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