IN THE MATTER OF MATTHEW D.


7 A.D.3d 392 (2004)

776 N.Y.S.2d 466

IN THE MATTER OF MATTHEW D., a Child Alleged to be Permanently Neglected. YOLANDA M. ET AL., Appellants; ANGEL GUARDIAN CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES, Respondent.

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

May 18, 2004.


Respondents' failure to plan for the child's future constituted clear and convincing evidence of permanent neglect. Notwithstanding the agency's diligent efforts to encourage and strengthen the parent-child relationship by scheduling regular visitation, referring respondents to parenting skill programs and endeavoring to help them address their substance abuse problems, they failed to remain drug-free and did not meaningfully avail themselves of the services offered (Matter...

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