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IN THE MATTER OF CHRISTOPHER L

Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York, First Department.
Sep 20, 2001
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The finding of neglect is supported by a preponderance of the evidence showing untreated mental illness and drug abuse due to lack of cooperation with counselors and therapists, lack of cooperation with child protection investigators, an extremely unstable home environment and erratic behavior (Family Court Act ยง 1012[f][i]; see, Matter of Madeline R., 214 A.D.2d 445; Matter of Caress S., 250 A.D.2d 490). Such evidence includes the testimony of the clinical supervisor of the program for persons with mental illness in which respondent-appellant had participated, the testimony of her current caseworker, duly certified health records and the records of prior neglect proceedings resulting in the termination of her parental rights to her other children.

This constitutes the decision and order of the Supreme Court, Appellate Division, First Department.