In re Dennis M.

Dennis M. was born on January 11, 1958. On April 18, 1972 he was adjudicated a neglected child and was placed by the Family Court with the Commissioner of Social Services for an initial period of 18 months. Said placement has thereafter been extended in accordance with law and Dennis has now been continuously in the care and custody of the commissioner from 1971 (prior to his adjudication) up to the present time.

Pursuant to section 398 of the Social Services Law and chapter 24 of the Administrative Code of the City of New York, the commissioner has been mandated to place neglected children…