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MATTER OF JOSEPH W.

299 A.D.2d 291 (2002)

749 N.Y.S.2d 721

In the Matter of JOSEPH W., a Child Alleged to be Permanently Neglected. ALETHA W., Appellant; CATHOLIC CHILD CARE SOCIETY, Respondent.

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

Decided November 26, 2002.

Clear and convincing evidence demonstrated that respondent failed to alert the child care agency of her whereabouts for more than four years and thus, the agency was not required to show that it diligently attempted to encourage and strengthen the parental relationship (see Social Services Law § 384-b (7) (e); see also Matter of O. Children, 128 A.D.2d 460, 465). Termination of respondent's parental rights is supported...

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