MATTER OF JAHNEL B.

1794.

143 A.D.3d 416 (2016)

2016 NY Slip Op 06440

38 N.Y.S.3d 174

In the Matter of JAHNEL B. and Others, Infants. CARLENE ELIZABETH B., Appellant; CHILDREN'S AID SOCIETY, Respondent.

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

Decided October 4, 2016.


The finding of abandonment was supported by clear and convincing evidence, including petitioner agency's case record and the testimony of its caseworker, which, at best, showed only "[s]poradic and minimal attempts" by the mother to visit and communicate with the children or the agency (Matter of Latoya P., 305 A.D.2d 263, 264 [2003], lv denied 100 N.Y.2d 508 [2003]; see Social Services Law § 384-b [4] [b]; [5...

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