MATTER OF VIOLETA P.


45 A.D.3d 352 (2007)

845 N.Y.S.2d 278

In the Matter of VIOLETA P., a Child Alleged to be Permanently Neglected. MERCEDES FRANCISCA P., Appellant; EPISCOPAL SOCIAL SERVICES, Respondent.

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

Decided November 13, 2007.


Permanent neglect may be found where a parent fails to acknowledge the problem that led to foster care placement in the first place (Matter of Alpacheta C., 41 A.D.3d 285 [2007]). Notwithstanding respondent's completion of classes in parenting skills and anger management, and therapy sessions, there was clear and convincing evidence that she had failed to plan for her child's future (see Social Services Law § 384-b [7...

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