MATTER OF AMANDA M.T.

Docket No. B-06753-5/18. Appeal No. 12541-12541A. Case No. 2019-03455.

189 A.D.3d 470 (2020)

135 N.Y.S.3d 111

2020 NY Slip Op 07307

In the Matter of Amanda M. T., Also Known as Amanda T., and Another, Infants. Charles Franklin T., Also Known as Charles T., Appellant; New York Foundling Hospital, Respondent.

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

Decided December 3, 2020.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Steven P. Forbes , Jamaica, for appellant.

Daniel Gartenstein , Long Island City, for respondent.

Dawne A. Mitchell , The Legal Aid Society, New York ( Diane Pazar of counsel), attorney for the children.

Concur—Friedman, J.P., Kapnick, Gesmer, Kern, Shulman, JJ.


The finding of permanent neglect was supported by clear and convincing evidence because the record shows that the agency expended diligent efforts by discussing with respondent the necessity of completing his service plan, scheduling visitation, and referring him for mental health evaluation and treatment (see Matter of Tion Lavon J. [Saadiasha J.], 159 A.D.3d 579 [1st Dept 2018]). The record also shows that respondent permanently...

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