IN THE MATTER OF DIANE H.


12 A.D.3d 673 (2004)

785 N.Y.S.2d 509

In the Matter of DIANE H., a Child Alleged to be Severely Abused. SEAMAN'S SOCIETY FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES et al., Respondents; MATTHEW H., SR., et al., Appellants. (Proceeding No. 1.) In the Matter of MISSY H., a Child Alleged to be Severely Abused. SEAMAN'S SOCIETY FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES et al., Respondents; MATTHEW H., SR., et al., Appellants. (Proceeding No. 2.) In the Matter of ALEXYA H., a Child Alleged to be Severely Abused. SEAMAN'S SOCIETY FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES et al., Respondents; MATTHEW H., SR., et al., Appellants. (Proceeding No. 3.) In the Matter of JOSE H., a Child Alleged to be Severely Abused. SEAMAN'S SOCIETY FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES et al., Respondents; MATTHEW H., SR., et al., Appellants. (Proceeding No. 4.) In the Matter of MATTHEW H., JR., a Child Alleged to be Severely Abused. SEAMAN'S SOCIETY FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES et al., Respondents; MATTHEW H., SR., et al., Appellants. (Proceeding No. 5.)

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

November 29, 2004.


Ordered that the order is affirmed, without costs or disbursements.

The evidence adduced at the fact-finding hearing supports, by clear and convincing evidence, the Family Court's finding as to the mother's severe abuse pursuant to Social Services Law § 384-b (8) (a). Contrary to the mother's contention, the petitioner was not required to demonstrate "diligent efforts" to strengthen the parental relationship before...

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