Carl B. v. Broome County Social Services

OPINION OF THE COURT

Herbert B. Ray, J.

i. introduction

In this novel case natural mother executed a surrender instrument after the Department of Social Services instituted a petition for commitment of guardianship and for termination of mother’s rights to the child by reason of mother’s mental illness. The five-year-old child who is the subject of *407these proceedings has been in foster care for the past three years. He has enjoyed regular visitation with his maternal grandparents since he was three years old.

The sole issue before this court is whether this court has the authority to entertain…