MATTER OF SHAMIKA A.


301 A.D.2d 464 (2003)

753 N.Y.S.2d 503

In the Matter of DENA SHAMIKA A. and Another, Children Alleged to be Permanently Neglected. JANINE A., Appellant; LITTLE FLOWER CHILDREN'S SERVICES, Respondent.

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

Decided January 28, 2003.


The findings of permanent neglect were properly based on clear and convincing evidence that respondent was still using drugs more than a year after these twin children were placed in foster care, failed to consistently visit the children, failed to complete the drug and parenting skills programs to which she was referred by the agency, and failed to apprise the agency of her whereabouts or otherwise maintain contact with it during the months prior to the filing of the petition...

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