MATTER OF TEMPIE M.

1508.

67 A.D.3d 555 (2009)

888 N.Y.S.2d 399

2009 NY Slip Op 08492

In the Matter of KADIJA TEMPIE M., an Infant. TERRY M., Appellant; EDWIN GOULD SERVICES FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, Respondent.

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

Decided November 19, 2009.


The finding that the termination of respondent's parental rights was in the best interests of the child was supported by the evidence, including testimony at the hearing showing that the child, who at the time of the hearing was several months shy of her 14th birthday, wished to be adopted by her current foster family and that they also wish to adopt her. The child has also been able to visit with her siblings and maintain a meaningful relationship with them while living...

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