MATTER OF LUIS L. JR.


40 A.D.3d 511 (2007)

834 N.Y.S.2d 859

In the Matter of JORGE LUIS L., JR., Also Known as GEORGE L., a Child Alleged to be Permanently Neglected. JANICE LINDA A. et al., Appellants; LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES OF METROPOLITAN NEW YORK, INC., Respondent.

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

Decided May 29, 2007.


Clear and convincing evidence supported the determination that respondents permanently neglected their child by visiting him only sporadically at best, and failing to plan for his future, despite the agency's diligent efforts to encourage and strengthen the parental relationship (Social Services Law § 384-b [7] [a]; see Matter of Star Leslie W., 63 N.Y.2d 136 [1984]). The record clearly demonstrates that although the parents...

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