In re the Guardianship of the Person & Custody of Sydney

This proceeding was commenced by Edwin Gould Services for Children ("Edwin Gould”), an authorized agency,* against Patricia Sydney, respondent, the biological mother of Denise Sydney for an order pursuant to sections 631 and 634 of the Family Court Act permanently terminating parental custody and awarding custody of Denise to Edwin Gould for purposes of adoption.

A fact-finding hearing was commenced on December 2, 1975 and was concluded on December 5, 1975.

The facts establish prima facie that for the period June, 1971 through November, 1973, during which she was financially and physically…