IN THE MATTER OF MICHELLE W.


15 A.D.3d 320 (2005)

789 N.Y.S.2d 879

In the Matter of DENIQUA MICHELLE W., a Child Alleged to be Permanently Neglected. DENITA TERRELLE W., Appellant; ST. CHRISTOPHER OTTILIE, Respondent.

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

February 24, 2005.


The finding was supported by clear and convincing evidence that despite the agency's diligent efforts to encourage and strengthen the relationship between mother and daughter, respondent had failed to maintain contact with the child and did not plan for her future (Social Services Law § 384-b [7] [a]). The court also properly found that the interests of the child would best be served by terminating parental rights (Matter...

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