A preponderance of the hearing evidence establishes that respondent neglected the child (see Family Ct Act §§ 1012[f][i][B]; 1046[a][iii]). This evidence, including respondent's admissions against interest, demonstrates that respondent consumed illicit drugs and alcohol during pregnancy, dropped out of her drug rehabilitation program soon after the child's birth, and was not receiving treatment for her mental illness. The evidence
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MATTER OF AMARA C.
Docket No. NN-32551/18, Appeal No. 16091, Case No. 2021-03816.
206 A.D.3d 424 (2022)
167 N.Y.S.3d 778
2022 NY Slip Op 03682
In the Matter of Amara C., a Child Alleged to be Neglected. Wanda C., Appellant; Administration for Children's Services, Respondent.
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York, First Department.https://leagle.com/images/logo.png
Decided June 7, 2022.
Decided June 7, 2022.
Attorney(s) appearing for the Case
The Reiniger Law Firm, New York ( Douglas H. Reiniger of counsel), for appellant.
Sylvia O. Hinds-Radix , Corporation Counsel, New York ( Amy McCamphill of counsel), for respondent.
Dawne A. Mitchell , The Legal Aid Society, New York ( Susan Clement of counsel), attorney for the child.
Concur—Gische, J.P., Webber, Singh, González, Pitt, JJ.
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York, First Department.
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