MATTER OF APRIL S.


307 A.D.2d 204 (2003)

762 N.Y.S.2d 380

In the Matter of APRIL S. and Another, Children Alleged to be Permanently Neglected. EUGENA S., Respondent; ADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDREN'S SERVICES, Appellant. LAW GUARDIAN FOR THE CHILDREN, Nonparty Appellant.

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

Decided July 10, 2003.


The Family Court erred in ordering postadoption visitation following a termination of parental rights pursuant to Social Services Law § 384-b. This Court has explained that "[w]hile postadoption contact is permitted in the context of a surrender agreement pursuant to Social Services Law § 383-c, it remains that `open adoption' is not a dispositional option in the context of a termination proceeding pursuant to Social Services Law § 384-b" (see Matter of...

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