In re Marlyn J'ace A.

Clear and convincing evidence supports the determination that respondent, by reason of mental illness, is presently and for the foreseeable future unable to provide proper and adequate care for her child (see Social Services Law § 384-b [4] [c]; [6] [a]). The court-appointed expert testified that respondent suffers from schizophrenia, non-differentiated type with paranoid features, and that this condition, which was manifest during the expert’s interview with respondent, prevents her from adequately caring for the child presently and for the foreseeable future. The expert also testified that…