MATTER OF JOSHUA T.


294 A.D.2d 314 (2002)

742 N.Y.S.2d 536

In the Matter of JOSHUA T., a Child Alleged to be Neglected. MICHAEL McG., Appellant; CATHOLIC HOME BUREAU FOR DEPENDENT CHILDREN et al., Respondents.

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

Decided May 30, 2002.


In a Family Court proceeding which has inexplicitly taken nine years of an innocent young child's life to bring to this point, the finding of permanent neglect is supported by clear and convincing evidence of infrequent visits by respondent with the child despite diligent efforts by the agency to schedule and encourage frequent visits, and of respondent's failure to undergo a drug screen and complete a parenting skills course despite referrals by the agency (Social Services...

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