IN THE MATTER OF ANTOINE R

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Docket Number

2001-07942, 2002-02683, 2002-02684

Attorney(S)

Susan M. Damplo, Ardsley, N.Y., for appellant. Warren Warren, P.C., Brooklyn, N.Y. (Ira Eras of counsel), for respondent. Monica Drinane, New York, N.Y. (Kenneth Rabb of counsel), Law Guardian for the children.

Judges

William F. Mastro
Reinaldo E. Rivera

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IN THE MATTER OF ANTOINE R. (ANONYMOUS), a/k/a ANTOINE LASHAWN R. (ANONYMOUS). ANGEL GUARDIAN CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES, respondent; HILLIVI R. (ANONYMOUS), a/k/a HILLIVI LAMORNE R. (ANONYMOUS), a/k/a HILIVI R. (ANONYMOUS), a/k/a HILLIVI W. (ANONYMOUS), appellant. (PROCEEDING NO. 1) IN THE MATTER OF LAQUAWN R. (ANONYMOUS), a/k/a LAQUAWN WENDELL R. (ANONYMOUS), a/k/a LEQUON R. (ANONYMOUS), a/k/a LEQUAN R. (ANONYMOUS), a/k/a LAQUAWN W. (ANONYMOUS). ANGEL GUARDIAN CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES, respondent; HILLIVI R. (ANONYMOUS), a/k/a HILLIVI LAMORNE R. (ANONYMOUS), a/k/a HILIVI R. (ANONYMOUS), a/k/a HILLIVI W. (ANONYMOUS), appellant. (PROCEEDING NO. 2) IN THE MATTER OF WILLIAM R. (ANONYMOUS). ANGEL GUARDIAN CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES, respondent; HILLIVI R. (ANONYMOUS), a/k/a HILLIVI LAMORNE R. (ANONYMOUS), a/k/a HILIVI R. (ANONYMOUS), a/k/a HILLIVI W. (ANONYMOUS), appellant.

DECISION ORDER

ORDERED that the orders are affirmed insofar as appealed from, without costs or disbursements.

Contrary to the mother's contention, the evidence established that the petitioner made diligent efforts to assist her in maintaining substantial contact with and planning for her children (see Social Services Law § 384-b; Matter of Star Leslie W., 63 N.Y.2d 136; Matter of Nancy O., 295 A.D.2d 616). The petitioner, among other things, arranged drug rehabilitation counseling and parenting skills classes, and scheduled visits with the children. The Family Court's findings of permanent neglect were supported by clear and convincing evidence that, despite the petitioner's diligent efforts, the mother failed to take advantage of the services provided and to otherwise plan for the future of her children (see Matter of Nancy O., supra).

FEUERSTEIN, J.P., KRAUSMAN, MASTRO and RIVERA, JJ., concur.

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