Clear and convincing evidence supported the finding that respondent had permanently neglected the child by failing to plan for his future (see Social Services Law § 384-b [7] [a]). Although petitioner agency diligently endeavored to help respondent address his substance abuse problem by advising him that return of the child to his care and custody was contingent on his completion of a drug rehabilitation program, and by monitoring respondent's progress in two...
Let's get started
Welcome to the leading source of independent legal reporting
Sign on now to see your case.
Or view more than 10 million decisions and orders.
- Updated daily.
- Uncompromising quality.
- Complete, Accurate, Current.