Case Name: In the Matter of Cathleen B. and Another, Children Alleged to be Permanently Neglected. William H., Appellant; Jefferson County Department of Social Services, Respondent
Court: New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division
Jurisdiction: New York
Decision Date: 1996-09-27
Citations: 231 A.D.2d 962
Docket Number: 
Parties: In the Matter of Cathleen B. and Another, Children Alleged to be Permanently Neglected. William H., Appellant; Jefferson County Department of Social Services, Respondent.
Judges: 
Reporter: Appellate Division Reports
Volume: 231
Pages: 962–962

Head Matter:
In the Matter of Cathleen B. and Another, Children Alleged to be Permanently Neglected. William H., Appellant; Jefferson County Department of Social Services, Respondent.
[648 NYS2d 382]

Opinion:
Order unanimously affirmed without costs. Memorandum: Family Court's finding of permanent neglect is supported by clear and convincing evidence. The record establishes that, despite petitioner's diligent efforts, respondent failed substantially and continuously to plan for the future of the children (see, Social Services Law § 384-b [7] [a]). Although respondent participated in some of the services offered by petitioner, he remained unable to address and overcome the problems that led to the removal of the children (see, Matter of Rebecca D.,222 AD2d 1092; Matter of Sonia H., Ill AD2d 575, 576). (Appeal from Order of Jefferson County Family Court, Hunt, J.—Terminate Parental Rights.) Present—Green, J. P., Lawton, Fallon, Callahan and Doerr, JJ.