MATTER OF SAFIYA M.


309 A.D.2d 527 (2003)

765 N.Y.S.2d 493

In the Matter of SAFIYA M. and Another, Children Alleged to be Permanently Neglected. ALFRED M., Appellant; ST. VINCENT'S SERVICES, INC., Respondent.

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

Decided October 7, 2003.


The findings of neglect are supported by clear and convincing evidence that, despite petitioner agency's diligent efforts, respondent made no genuine attempt to come to terms with or acknowledge his responsibility for the circumstances that led to the children's removal (Social Services Law § 384-b [7] [c]; see Matter of Adrian M., 270 A.D.2d 93 [2000], lv denied 95 N.Y.2d 757 [2000]; see also Matter of Jamie M.,<...

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