MATTER OF JOSE T.


44 A.D.3d 508 (2007)

843 N.Y.S.2d 326

In the Matter of JONATHAN JOSE T., and Others, Children Alleged to be Permanently Neglected. MERCEDES F., Appellant; SALVATION ARMY SOCIAL SERVICES OF GREATER NEW YORK, Respondent.

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

Decided October 18, 2007.


There was clear and convincing evidence to support the Family Court's determination that despite the agency's diligent efforts, respondent permanently neglected her children. Although respondent visited her children up until June 2004, she missed 19 visits in a seven-month period, and the quality of the visits was poor. In any event, visitation does not preclude a finding of permanent neglect where, as here, there has been a failure...

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