In re Felicia C.
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
1Opinion of the Court
—Order unanimously affirmed without costs. Memorandum: The record establishes that petitioner discharged its statutory obligation to make diligent efforts to encourage and strengthen the parental relationship (see, Social Services Law § 384-b [7] [a]) by providing a number of parenting education, support group and counseling services to respondent and arranging for supervised visitation with the children (see, Matter of Gregory B., 74 NY2d 77, 86). Those efforts were thwarted by respondent, however, who failed to avail herself of the services and programs offered (see, Matter of Sheila G., 61…
2Cases cited3 opinions
- In re Sheila G.New York Court of Appeals · 1984
- Gregory B. v. Gregory F.New York Court of Appeals · 1989
- In re Raymond B.Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1995