In re the Guardianship of William A. L.

— Order unanimously reversed on the law and facts without costs and matter remitted to Cattaraugus County Family Court for further proceedings, in accordance with the following memorandum: William A. L. was born out of wedlock on April 17, 1982. Three days later, he was placed in the care of the Cattaraugus County Department of Social Services (DSS) because his mother had been involuntarily committed for psychiatric care. Except for a brief three-week period when placed with his mother, William has lived with the same foster parents since he was three days old.

Shortly after the mother’s death…